March 19 2007 - FAMILY

What can I say, I am so totally full of tender emotion. I find that at the craziest times, just last night infact...around 11pm.... I am still anticipating the late night call from my dad, just to see how the girls are doing...("uh, well, they are asleep right now dad..." is what I'd usually start out with hoping he'd settle talking to me instead of the girls). I regret ever wondering why he had to call me so late. I would do anything to hear his voice again regardless of what time it was. I know he knew I loved him, that we all loved him, but somehow that just isn't enough for some reason??? I miss him. So, I am reminded....yet again, to cherish every precious moment. That childrens book I love and have a link to on this website...had a line in it..."Would I have held you longer had I known it was your last" seems to sum up how I feel. Had I have known, oh what would I have done differently!?! I love my family so much more, yes, even Chad (By the way, you'll have to follow my link to his page to read the talk he gave of our father). You did good Chad. You honored Dad in a way that I just don't have the words for, but my heart sure feels it. So that's my new challenge to myself, to cherish time with those in my life (especially those I love the most)!!!!!