Monday, September 17, 2007

I miss my dad

You may have noticed that I've changed my moniker to Beeb. I like it. It reminds me of my dad. That was his nickname for me and I rarely hear it anymore except for occasionally from my Uncle Herb.
Today would be my dad's 74th birthday I wish he was here to celebrate. Unfortunatly he suffered from diabetes, heart disease, a stroke and after 10 hard, amazing, tenacious years, he succumbed to his illness in 2002. I miss him still. Sometimes it seems like yesterday that I heard him laugh - other times it feel like a lifetime.















Here's a picture of my pop during the family beach vacation in 2002. This was the last time I ever saw my him. I wrote a little about it here last July.


Miss you much, Dad.



You may wonder why I don't write about my mom. Some things are still too painful...but someday. She was too amazing not to.

8 comments:

Donna said...

I was wondering about the name change. Wishing you peace on this day.

walternatives said...

Oh sweetie, what a poignant tribute to your dad. He looks very happy in that photo; I'm grateful you have those beach house memories. Thank you for including the link. You and your Dad will be in my thoughts today, Beeb.

wzgirl said...

Hugs, you. Your father looks like a sweet man with an easy smile. And, a daughter that loved him with all of her heart.

XO

Anonymous said...

I'm crying with you.

Anonymous said...

Was wondering about the name change. Read your post with a bit of a heavy haart. Happy birthday to your dad's memory.

Special K said...

Sounds like a wonderful way to honor and remember your dad.

Anonymous said...

sucks big time, doesn't it? I will ALWAYS be thankful for that vacation--he was so sick, and in so much pain, but not 1 complaint, he just acted thankful to be there.
donna

Deborah said...

I lost my dad nearly 20 years ago. It sometimes still feels like yesterday. I miss his laugh, his strength and I'm sorry that he never met my children...