Mid-March
I think I am having a difficult time writing lately. It’s not that I don’t have anything to say, but there is just a lot on my mind that is difficult to put into words. For example, yesterday my father would have been 68. I thought a lot about Dad yesterday. I think a lot about Dad every day, but it seems the more I sit and think of him my eyes eventually well up with tears. I’ve never lost a parent before, so I guess my grief is normal, but just how long does it last? As many of you know, my mother is very ill. Her birthday is coming up next month, and although I wish I could have another 25 more birthday with her, I also know that I do not get to make that decision. What happens when I loose my mother? Is it even more difficult grieving over two parents? This is a part of life in which you are never ready. Anyway, I have been under quite a bit of emotional stress lately, and I am looking forward to a vacation.
We’re loading up the gas-loving Armada, and driving to Branson. We’re taking Mom, Cheryl, Jason and Christian and renting a cabin off Table Rock Lake. It should be a lot of fun. I think Alex will enjoy The Ducks — I know I did when I was a kid. The last time I’ve been to Branson was almost 16 years ago. My cousin used to be the Blacksmith at Silver Dollar City. We used to go every October during their Fall Festival. I even booked the exact cabin where we used to stay at Indian Point Resort. I will make sure to take lot of pictures. I just looked at the extended forecast, and of course, they are calling for rain while we are there. Luckily, it’s too far out to get an accurate prediction, so I am believing that weather.com will be wrong. :)
It’s going to be another crazy week at work, so I better get some rest. I am sorry for not keeping the web site more updated lately. Before I sign off, though, may I also say a big Happy Birthday to two of the great women in my life, my wonderful wife Audrey and my super-duper sister Cheryl! Love you both!!
March 11th, 2007 at 11:03 pm
I hope you have a wonderful vacation - you deserve it!
March 14th, 2007 at 5:33 pm
You know, my dad would have been 76 yesterday! I do know how you feel My dad has been gone 26 years come the 21st of this month, and it never fails…I get a little sad every March from about the 13th til the 22nd….and I have always remembered your dads birthday….since it is so close to my dads….so now my dates to mourn will be the 10th-the 22nd! It never really gets better, but the intensity changes.
I hope you all enjoy your vacation…you all desrve a great time. I hope all of you are doing well!!
Love, Your cuz, Retha
March 15th, 2007 at 2:02 pm
David,
I was just reading you entry about your dad. It has been almost four years since losing my step-dad and five years since losing my real dad and I am so sorry for your pain. I still get sad around their birthdays and the time of their death, but I always remember they are with our Savior now and in truly wonderful hands.
Love, Melisa :)