19 years ago today, Mom and I stood at his hospital bedside and I told him it was ok to go if he was ready. My voice quivered as I whispered in his left ear. One single tear snuck out of his left eye and down his cheek until it dropped onto my hand that was on his left shoulder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I told Dad that we would miss him every single day. And we did. I still do.
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Today that missing is over for Mom. They have been reunited for a little over 3 weeks now. My missing has only doubled in size. Not only am I missing Daddy, I\u2019m missing Mom, too. I try to imagine what their reunion was like. In my minds eye I see smiles, laughter and hugs. Lots and lots of hugs. Oh how I miss their hugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
My Daddy\u2019s hugs were big bear hugs that would wrap you in warm safety. Mom\u2019s hugs were tender, warm and long. Oh to feel those hugs again.
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So, today is another first without Mom. I hope to make it through this one. I\u2019m struggling through.
Peace and Blessings to you and yours!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
lp<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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