In Loving Memory ~ Rest In Peace Dad!

Thank you all for your prayers and support. Losing my mom two years ago was very difficult, but somehow we managed to united our suffering with my Dad has he mourned the lost of his beloved wife of 68 years. And now, how does one say that last final good-bye.

I hope to be back with my Make it Monday and Weekly Wednesday videos later this month because my Dad loved my card creations and always asked about my card classes. Although he was not a techy guy, he did manage to watch a few of my videos (mostly when I pulled them up for him-hahaha), but whether or not he saw my post for the day, he thought I was creative and was always supportive of my dream to be a professional card maker. LOL

Click here or the photo below for an online obituary.

What will I miss about my Dad? The simple answer, everything!!!
The hole in my heart is deep and wide.

• Growing up, I remember playing touch football on the cobble streets of Springfield, Illinois as he whispered the next play while drawing it on his hand. I also remember beating some of the college guys who lived on our street! I was only in second grade, but my dad thought that was great. Maybe he should have been a football coach. Sorry Bears, too late!
• I remember living on Lake Camelot and the excitement of getting up before dawn to go fishing. He didn’t talk much back then so we caught a lot of fish. LOL
• I remember getting in trouble when I was in first grade for playing in the mud, but honestly some mistakes are just worth it.
• I remember the excitement and love on his face when both of my children were born.
• I will miss our talks about family history and things of days gone by.
• I will miss being together and yet saying nothing.
• I will miss your advice from painting, to replanting trees, to trapping groundhogs.
• I will miss our talks about mom, the faith, and what heaven is like.
• I will miss your quiet smile, long sighs, and your gentle laugh.
• I will miss our morning Masses, coffee time, and holding your hand during the “Our Father”.

Dad, I will never forget the pain and sorrow that filled your heart when mom left you to be with Jesus and now my heart feels that same pain, maybe even more now. While my faith will see me through and His grace will always be sufficient, I will never forget you or your love.

It is now time to navigate a new normal, but I know my life will never be the same. Thank you for loving me and for helping me grow. Until we met again, I love you Dad!