My Daddy

This is a picture of my dad in Cali. three weeks ago.

I am not sure what to write about other than my dad took his life on Friday morning. I will tell you it has been hard and I feel like I am in denial right now and feel he should be coming home from the mountains any day now. But I know tomorrow will difficult with the fact that me and my sister will be talking at the memorial service. Tomorrow will be a reality check that he never going to be here with our family. Bob Kyler came over and many of you may know that his son took his life about 4 years ago. Bob brought a mental picture to me and I like to think of Andy greeting my dad at the gates and giving him a big hug and saying welcome home. My dad loved him dearly and would enjoy that. My mom has her ups and downs like us all but at times it is harder for her. I amnot really sure what to say other than I miss you daddy and I always will. you were the greatest dad and you were the most amazing man that took care of everyone else before yourself. I wish you would of taken care of yourself. here is a poem I found that just says it all. One thing I love thinking of is how much he loved our family and I am constantly reminded by everyone how much he loved me and how proud of me he was. He told everbody about us.

Dad
by Judy Burnette
Dad...so many images come to mindwhenever I speak your name;It seems without you in my lifethings have never been the same.What happened to those lazy dayswhen I was just a child;When my life was consumed in youin your love, and in your smile.What happened to all those timeswhen I always looked to you;No matter what happened in my lifeyou could make my gray skies blue.Dad, some days I hear your voiceand turn to see your face;Yet in my turning...it seemsthe sound has been erased.Dad, who will I turn to for answerswhen life does not make sense;Who will be there to hold me closewhen the pieces just don't fit.Oh, Dad, if I could turn back timeand once more hear your voice;I'd tell you that out of all the dadsyou would still be my choice.Please always know I love youand no one can take your place;Years may come and gobut your memory will never be erased.Today, Jesus, as You are listeningin your home above;Would you go and find my dadand give him all my love.