My amazing father, the greatest man I have ever known, passed away suddenly on March 21, 2007. He wasn't sick, so he didn't suffer, but this gut wrenching shock is still part of my hourly life. I miss him physically so much, it aches. As unbearable as this new reality is, I am making an attempt to struggle my way out of the deepest despair I have ever felt. I have also felt complete peace about his passing and our relationship. I am eternally grateful to my husband for helping me make the move to Hilton Head because it allowed us all to have a closeness with my parents that we all treasured. Julee had one on one time with her "Baka" on a daily basis, he got to see her play soccer and admired her hustle and fearlessness on the field. He reveled in her school achievements and he helped her with her math homework just like he used to help me. My dad and I hugged all the time and we'd tell each other that we were sooo happy to be together again. We didn't take any of our time together for granted. We said our I love yous each and every time. I have no regrets and only wonderful memories of my precious dad.
If there is anything I can feel remorse over, it is that he didn't get to hold Chelsee. He was soo excited about Chelsee coming home to us all. He always wore his red rubber bracelet symbolizing Chelsee's adoption into our family. In fact, I asked for that very bracelet to be returned to me and it sits on my dresser now. Julee helped me with all this by telling me that Baka was lucky, that he got to meet Chelsee first! That gives me some comfort knowing he knows who our sweet Chelsee is. I know he will do his best to bring her to us just as soon as possible.
Dad, I adore you. I miss you terribly. But we had the best life and you taught me everything I value. You continue to inspire me and I will continue to make you proud of me. See you soon.
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