Sunday, January 27, 2008

For My Father

Dad,

Today we unveiled your footstone. Your family and closest friends were there to witness it. Your name engraved in the stone looks as authoritative and professional as it did on your business cards. You would be proud.

And as you predicted, I am quite useless when it comes to being strong, for it was Jodie who had to read the final prayer instead of me. She is an Asarch through and through, that's for sure!

I know that before you met Mommy that you grew up in a family that didn't love you, or at least show you that love, as they should have, and they didn't make you happy. As you rest comfortably and free in the eternal home of G-D, please just know how much Mommy, Jodie and I love you for everything that you are. Know that throughout the time we were together on this Earth, as difficult and unhappy as some times were, you made us so happy. And we miss you driving us crazy! You are forever in our hearts and I miss you in the most unimaginable way that words simply cannot describe. If you're not too busy playing cards, bowling or rubbing your crosswords lottery tickets, send me a sign to let me know you're around and OK.

Talk to you soon.

Love,
Alan

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