A much shorter post today.
As I approach this Father’s Day today as the first one since I lost my dad this past February, I find myself thinking about him a great deal. It has always been interesting to me the difference between being told by friends who lost a parent and their experiences, versus actually going through the ordeal myself. To be blunt, it sucks and I do not like it…and other than just time passing to help make this process any less crappy, there really isn’t relief from grief.
For me, I really miss just not being able to talk with him when I want to or as we learn as we get older, when we NEED to. Dads are good at filling that kind of role and for me personally, because my dad could just listen and not comment and I miss that. Now I assure you he did comment a great deal when I was younger but as we both grew older, he just liked to listen, talking less. By the way, that is him in the picture above…living his best life.
Guys, there is something about just hanging out with your dad that really can’t be replaced with anything else. Friends and spouses are there and definitely do help, but dads are just unique and comfortable because they know YOU and they still love you.
I never want to feel sorry for myself and forgive me if this post sounds that way because that is not my intention. But plain and simple…losing any parent is always difficult but for me right now, I am just missing my dad on Father’s Day.
So guys, if this resonates with you because maybe like me, you have lost your parent this year please know that my heart goes out to you and your family on this Sunday. Or if your father is still around, do me a favor and shake his hand or give him a hug from the rest of us. Because as I found this year, sometimes they can leave unexpectedly and their loss is a tough pill to swallow.
So, a toast to all of you on Fathers Day, I lift up my glass to you and your fathers. Do your best to enjoy them today and appreciate them while you have them.
Happy Father’s Day to each of you.
Until next time Guys,
IMS team
