family

I actually went on our site right after Papa passed away but couldn't bring myself to write anything....I thought I was doing so well but seem to have a "come apart" (as I told my principal) just about everyday...at least once. I looked outside the other evening and a gentle rain had begun....the thought, "Papa's tears," came to my mind...don't ask me why as I know he is happy and "whole" (body) in heaven and the Bible says there is no sadness so I know he's not worried about us. I have no doubt we'll be reunited with him one day but somehow I feel like my foundation is gone (in a physical, not spiritual, sense). Dad would have done whatever he could have done to help any of us out....that's what being a father is all about. Kathy, I've thought a lot about your speech at Dad's funeral and you are so right - he was the right combination of tough and marshmallow! :o) I think he was really a softie but we didn't really get to see that side until the last 15 years or so....
I agree with Lauren - we should continue the blog so we can stay abreast of Mom and issues concerning her...I'm hoping Mom, Kathy and Fred will be able to come down next weekend...it'll be nice to have company here! Anyone else is welcome too! Would love to have you all!