My Dad

What would I give to clasp his hand,
His happy face to see,
To hear his voice, and see his smile
That meant so much to me.

The rolling stream of life rolls on.
But still the vacant chair
Recalls the love, the voice, the smile
Of the one who once sat there.

Nothing can ever take away
The love a heart holds dear.
Fond memories linger every day,
Remembrance keeps him near.

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My how quickly time passes. Amazingly, it has been two years since my dear Dad passed away.
It seems like just yesterday we were gathered to spend his final days all together. Doesn't that sound so cliche, but it is so true.
So much has happened since then and yet so little. I think of him every day and often wish I could pick up the phone and call him to tell him something funny that happened, or just to say hi, how are you. Does one ever get over those feelings? I feel like half an orphan. When we go to visit it still feels odd to be visiting just my Mom. I still sometimes expect to see my Dad standing at the door waiting to greet me with a huge bear hug and kiss. Or see him sitting in his favorite chair watching the Blue Jays. Or sitting at the kitchen table reading or doing puzzles.
Dad is so missed at Christmas time especially. He loved Christmas, loved having his family gathered all around. Although we still celebrate, it is just not the same without those who have gone before us.

I just wanted to take a moment to remember my Dad in my blog on this anniversary, as I remember him in my heart every single day the rest of the year.

Love you!!