Back in the Saddle Again

I know I said I wouldn’t run on about my dad’s passing away, but I lied. There’s more I want to say.The celebration was of Dad’s life was held at the home he shared with my stepmother, Edith, in Grand Coulee, Washington. We gathered in the...

I’m All Right

So many of you have expressed concern and condolence. Thank you so much. I can actually feel your caring.I’m be back on Monday morning.If you have a dad, hug him, once for yourself, and once for me.

Saddling Up

I don’t know what else to do but saddle up and ride this trail wherever it leads. It’s one day at a time for me, but that isn’t a bad thing, is it?One of the things I’ve noticed about this experience, losing a parent, is that there is something...

One Moment At a Time

I’ve never lost a father before, so this is a new trail to ride. There’s no map or guidebook. I am always grateful for my faith, but even more so now. I’m grateful, too, for all your kind words and prayers.In the interest of doing what my dad would...

The Last Birthday Card

My dad and I shared a birthday. This year, we were planning a family party to celebrate, along with my nephew, Jerome. As many of you already know, Dad had a serious heart attack early in the morning of June 9.While we kept vigil in his hospital room, my stepmother,...

My Dad

In the wee small hours of June 9, the day before our shared birthday, my dad had a massive heart attack. He’s holding on, but the prognosis isn’t very good. I spent all of the 9th and most of the 10th at his bedside, then returned to Spokane, exhausted and...

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