take care always samm... i do hope the days get a little warmer and brighter each day going by... you honor him by remembering, by feeling, by allowing us to witness a deep and sure love for someone great in your life.... i walk with you because i love my own Dad so deeply and will want to give him as much honor in his passing time as you have shown...

and i believe you feel true grief... not something less, nor anything more... i feel your heart beating in every line you leave here... thank you for showing strength in the face adversity... thank you for not being afraid to let us see your human-ness... i know many of us will be appreciative when its time for us to feel this way, to experience this... thank you for giving me strength to lean on.....