To say I miss Dad is inaccurate, but there are no words. Tattoo (my Dad) passed away on September 29th. Below are a few of my favorite pictures...the first one was taken at Snow Mass and the second one was on Mom and Dad's honeymoon. I could write a book on the kind of man he was. He had a wonderful life and he left it surrounded by all of us girls. It was very emotional to say the least, but it was how he wanted to go. We love you, Tattoo.
Little William doesn't quite comprehend what has happened. He thinks Heaven is a place you go...like to the lake or to the park or to someone's house. At first, he kept asking if we could go to Heaven after his nap or after school or whatever. I would explain that once you go to Heaven, you don't get to come back and that I hoped he didn't go for a long long time. One day while he was coloring, he randomly told me he was kind of sad because Tattoo was already in Heaven. Maybe he finally gets it more than I realize.
4 comments:
mary...your post was just beautiful. my heart goes out to you so very much - i know EVERYTHING you are feeling. what a blessing that you have such wonderful memories and such an amazing family to help you through your loss. know i am thinking about you ALL THE TIME and sending you hugs from louisiana.
love...meredith
Mary, I am really so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Jayme had kept me posted, and you and your family have been in my prayers for some time now. I lost my dad too, three years ago, from cancer, and I know from my experience that as much as it painfully hurts now, the days do get easier. You never forget and you never cease to miss him, but the days get clearer as time goes on. My heart goes out to you and your family. Shawna
A beautiful post and tribute to your dad. I cannot even begin to imagine the void left in your lives or the sorrow that weighs down your hearts. However, I know the wonderful memories that you have, your loving sisters and mom, your supportive husband, and exuberant sons will help carry you through. It was so good to see you guys last weekend. I know your heart and thoughts were probably elsewhere at times, but I hope that the little get-away gave you a much needed break. We love you guys and look forward to a time when we can all spend some fun time together (this does not include you and I sitting in a deer stand)but most likely chasing after a gaggle of boys! Hugs, Kara
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