Ever want to punch something? Hit something? Scream or yell at something? Run away? Hide? Yeah, all those emotions run crazy when you lose someone you love. Tonight, I lost a huge part of me. My Dad! Wow. It’s even hard to write, but I know it will help to just get my emotions out. It is such a surreal feeling to have that part of me gone. Our relationship has been so distant for quite a while, but it doesn’t mean that I ever loved him any less. I love him so incredibly much, I hope now he can see that and believe it. Very few days ever go by without missing him. What a whirlwind of events for the evening. I knew I didn’t know anyone in GA, other than Zoe, but so many solicitors call my phone lately, I didn’t think much of it. Until the voicemail was her voice. She never calls me. I knew something was wrong. What was supposed to be a small procedure on my dad’s ear, ended with a heart attack he could not recover from. I know anesthesia has never been good for him. I cannot believe this is the way things ended for him. It is all so strange. I was just texting with him this morning about all the rain they have had. And that was all. Now nothing. Just an empty hole. I wish my kids could have known him better. I wish he would have come to visit us. We would have loved that. I wish he could have gone to the incredible places we went when I was younger with my family now. My kids would have really enjoyed all he knew. My dad was a super smart man. He was always teaching lessons on things in everyday life. Even though I didn’t live with him for very long growing up, I learned so much in that time. My dad could make ANYTHING taste fabulous, and could grow absolutely everything! (Two traits I obviously did NOT inherit from him! 😂) I hope he knows how grateful I am for him. I hope he is happy for us to be his family. I hope he sees how much we love him, and even though he is gone now, he will always be in our hearts. He is gone for now, but I know we will be together again. And when we are, what a wonderful reunion that will be! I love you Dad, forever and always. You will always have a special place in my heart.