I wish so much for my dad to still be here on earth. I wish that he was here to be a daily part of my life and my children's lives. I wish that he had met Emerson because I know he would have loved her so much. I wish that Ryan had more motorcycle rides with his Papa. I wish that my dad were here to hug me one more time and tell me how much he loved me.
But God has a different plan for me and my dad. God knows that I am strong enough to keep loving my dad and loving Him even after my dad's death. God knows that I have grown closer to Him in a way that I had never known possible that year as I mourned my daughter and my dad. God knows that my dad gave more to me in 29 years than a lot of kids get in an entire lifetime with their parents. God knows that I treasure every day that I had with my dad and truly understand the phrase, "love like there is no tomorrow."
Happy Birthday Dad!
My dad holding Ryan--being a Papa definitely suited him
My dad and Ryan hanging out
Swimming at Aunt Jill's house
Ryan's first ride on Papa's new Goldwing
Horsing around with Miriam and Ryan before bed
Loving the new gocart
Disney World
First trip to Ruidoso
Bluebonnet hugs
Impromptu family picture at Miriam's birthday party
Ryan's 6th birthday party
Our only time to make it to the Rally in Ruidoso
Natural Bridge Caverns
Grandpa's Surprise Birthday Lunch
Day after Thanksgiving at Perini's
The last picture I ever took of my dad, the Christmas Light Ride for Fellowship Riders
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