Missing You More and More Each Day...

My dad served in the Eastern States mission where the Sacred Grove is located. My parents were able to go back and visit that part of the country in 2003.

You were called home two weeks ago today, and I miss you so much. We went out to visit mom on Sunday and all went to visit your grave. It still seems so unreal that you are gone. It's so strange to go home and see your empty chair and your empty bed. Your things are all still there and I can still smell your scent on your special pillow. I'm so angry at times, and feel so cheated that you had to leave so early, and be so sick for so long. I hope you know that I love you. There were times during the last two years when it was hard to know what to say to you, or what to do for you. At other times I know that you were so thankful just to have me there with you, hold your hands or rub your feet, and words were not necessary. And other times when I was able to tell you just what you mean to me and how much I love you. But still there wasn't enough time... I wish I could have taken your suffering away, and I wish you were still here. I know you are happy now, and I am so happy for you. Just sad for myself! Sad that the grandkids will never know you the way I know you. You were the best dad a girl could ever hope for, I love you dad, thank you for everything!