Two years ago, on February 8th, I got the call your fight was over. I already knew. The pain I felt as I collapsed to the floor just before my phone rang told me you were gone. Even in death, our bond was one I wasn’t letting go of without a fight. They told me “now I could see you” but also told me “only for a few minutes” as your body was still contagious.

Little did they know I came fully prepared to finally be able to tuck you in to bed after 22 days apart — one last time. It’s not our happiest memory but being able to do that for you once more is one I’ll treasure forever. I just hope you knew …

May we meet again. I love you, Daddy!

My mom, without fail, made that predictable midnight call on my birthday. When I married and moved out, I too made that midnight call to her on her birthday. For three years my phone hasn’t rang and I can’t call her either. But I have the memories of all the wonderful years we had being the first to call each other at midnight.

Happy 90th Birthday (2/8) in heaven mom. I miss you.

He leaves Dimes and visits my dreams.
I cannot hear the roar of a motor cycle without him invading my thoughts.

Every Valentine’s Day, my Mom would be sure to come to my house to bring each of us the small hearts of candy for Valentine’s Day. It never seemed like a big deal until we didn’t get them anymore. Those little hearts with four pieces of candy mean the world to me now! I would give anything to get one — but only from her! I miss you so much Mom!

Leaves changing color
The Unknown around the corner
My head resting on his shoulder
Dancing slow only for each other
Gazing into each others eyes
With wonder … could this be the love
We both waited for …
39 years later, we remember how Being in Love followed us … never to let us go, not even in death

Forever in Love