12/10/2022
I feel sad for the ones that never got to experience your genius or witty sense of humor. The ones who didn't benefit from a ride home or a trip to the mall or you being a relatively chill field trip chaperone.
I wish there was time for more stories about living in Japan or the traveling you did when you retired from the Air Force. I still cringe when I think I'm writing super sloppy because you would NEVER let me turn in a homework assignment if it didn't meet the standard.
If I could fast forward through today, I would. But since that's impossible, I'm going to dedicate these 24 and the remaining to you.
It's funny how I literally turned into a miniature you that's always on the road and taking pictures/videos of people, just how you used to for every family reunion, band competition, soccer game, and then some. I'm glad I got to name the business in honor of you, and when people ask for its inspiration, I can attribute it to you.
I'm thankful the days are a little easier this go around than in the past, although it's still hard. I see a minor thing that reminds me of you, and you can kiss my lashes and makeup goodbye. But grief is the final act of love and man, you will forever be missed.
I hope that they're throwing a party for you in the sky because you deserve. I hope they're playing all the jazz with all the cards. Thank you for everything. Miss you deep. I ALWAYS do, it just hits a little more today. Not my father figure, you were my father, straight like that. My road dog and my first best friend. Legacy unmatched. A hero to others and Superman to me.
Happy 3rd Heavenly. 143. Forever and a day.
X•XII•MCM###
