Out of Normal: Hi Dad.

April 16, 2003

Hi Dad.

Hi Dad, it has been awhile. I know where you are, and that you are in wonderful company. Some of my friends have headed your way, much too young to make the trip. Please take good care of Zach, Sterling, Amy, Connie, and especially Coryn. I almost wonder if Coryn was there waiting for you as you arrived. I was holding her hand when she headed that way, and seeing the peace on her face as she left me let me know what a beautiful place she was heading to.

Im so glad that my sister got to send you off with well wishes, and I only regret that I wasn't there to share the phone call with her. As I tried to go to sleep that night I felt your presence in my room, and it was extremely comforting. I do want you to know that I have felt your presence many times since that night, and none stronger than I have recently. I guess it is true that you have some knowledge of what is going on here.

I hope that you have seen a few moments in my life that I wish you were there for. You know, for the misunderstandings that you and I had, you really did a great job raising me. I can only hope to be half of the father that you were, if I am blessed with children someday.

You know, mom is doing really well. I have kept my promise to you, and always try to be there for her. We are going to have lunch tomorrow at Lone Star. No, I still don't eat meat, nor do I plan on it anytime soon.

Mark and I are still as close as ever, and often compare ourselves to you and Don. We love sitting and watching the grass grow while having a beer and smoking. I do have a little disturbing news, and I hope it may give you at least a little something to look forward to. Dad, Don is going to be coming you way soon, as he has been suffering with Small Cell Carcinoma. One great thing though, and I hope that you are ready for this!! Don was able to see 4 of his grandchildren born this year!!! Jill had triplets, and Matts wife Kirsten had a baby as well.

Terry, Steve, Bob, Jon, Doug and the rest of that crew are doing wonderfully, and you would really be proud of all of them. We all still laugh and joke about the good old days when we used to sneak beer out to the campgrounds and hope that one of our parents wouldn't bust us.

Well Dad, this has really been an amazing year for me. It started off with a divorce, but that really caused me to reevaluate things and set my priorities in line with who I am. I am slowly reaching my potential, and I want to thank you for everything. It is an absolute honor to know that you and mom chose me to be your son. You guys really sacrificed a lot for us, and we always knew just how much you loved us no matter what was going on. Above all, I want you to know that you were an EXCELLENT father. I wouldn't have wanted anything different. I knew that you were strict out of love.

I can't believe that I am sitting here crying like a little kid while writing to you, but I miss you and would love some of your sage advice once in awhile.

I have someone very wonderful in my life right now, and you would really love her. She and I share so many of the same dreams, and really have a great time together. We are taking things slow dad, so don't worry.

Im sure that little sis and mom would both want me to say hello to you, and to send their love. I have a great need to know that you got this and I fully believe that you will. Just let me know in your own way that you did, and I would be appreciative.

I love you Dad,

Broch

Posted by Broch at April 16, 2003 06:10 PM

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