Bittersweet

I have been blessed to be able to find the love of my life and with her create a wonderful loving family. Every day to me feels like Father's day. My children are healthy and beautiful, and I am, and always will be eternally grateful for all of the love and happiness they have brought into my world. I probably do not deserve all of the joy and elation that I am provided, but in return I try extra hard each and every day to let the people in my life know that I love them unconditionally. In the most simplistic terms......their existence makes me a better person.

I would like think that today is perfect, but if I did, I would be lying. You see, even with all of the joy associated with this day, the very essence of my being, there is still a void that cannot be filled. Father's Day is more than just a saying, and for those of us whom have lost a parent, nothing can ever quench the longing for their company. Time truly does heals all wounds, but the longing never fully stops. Most of the time it gets tucked away in a far corner of the mind, and only sneaks out to make it's appearance on days like today. Suddenly distant memories ease back into view like a long lost friend and once again you feel the hurt of days past. I know that my Dad would love our children, and he would be proud of the father I am to my kids. Knowing this helps to relieve the pain of his loss, and allows me to not dwell on the past. Gone yes, but never forgotten.

There you have it. I love my wife and children immensely, and I still miss and love my Dad.

William