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| Terry W. Ervin, Sr. (2007) |
I think about my dad often, but he is especially in my thoughts today as it's Father's Day.
If he were still alive, we'd have traveled up to Toledo to visit him at his apartment or at my sister's house. Among other things, I miss those visits.
It's going on five years since he lost his struggle with cancer. (Link to my father's Obituary)
On a different note, I received three pretty neat cards from my daughters and wife today, and a gift of special blends of coffee. Pretty cool, if you ask me.
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Kind of a bittersweet day, huh? I hope your Fathers Day was a good one.
ReplyDeleteHope you had a good Father's Day.
ReplyDeleteYes, Angie, bittersweet, but did have a good Father's day, Angie and Cher. :)
ReplyDeleteLike you, I lost my dad to cancer, but am blessed with a wonderful wife and daughters (and my gift was a Keurig and a variety of coffee!) Truly a bittersweet day, but I think our dads would want us to focus on the happy parts. Glad you had a good day.
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a good day too, David. And I know you're correct. Our dads would want us to focus on the happy times.
DeleteHi Terry, Sorry for my late response to this blog. Things have been a bit difficult for me lately (health issues), and I am just now getting caught up.
ReplyDeleteLike you, I lost my dad to cancer--pancreatic cancer. I feel a bit guilty mourning MY loss because I have so many fond memories of him. Mourning almost seems selfish. It's been twelve years, but I still feel like I can pick up a phone and chat with him any time, or that he'll show up to visit around the holidays. In essence, I feel like he lives on through me and my kids.
Glad you enjoyed a nice Fathers Day. In some small way, our memories of our fathers, and the way we carry ourselves in life, keep our dads around.
Yes, Dean, I recall my conversations and feel much the same as you. We are a reflection of those we've learned from, cared for, and lost.
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