I think of questions for him all the time.
I remember things I want to discuss with him.
And then I remember.
He died.
Eight years ago today.
My dad passed away. And I cried orphan tears. Big, fat, splashing down my face tears.
Papi was gone. And I still miss him.
My kids, Amy and Adam cut together this video with photos and a little bit of film. The song tells about looking at your life through Heaven’s Eyes.
I cry every single time I see that captured smile at the very end.
He left a close knit and devoted family.
An adoring wife of sixty years.
Five beautiful daughters and one handsome son.
Four devoted sons-in-law. And a doting daughter-in-law.
Sixteen grandchildren ranging in ages from 43 to 12.
Seven great grands, ages 10 months to 7 years.
He was well respected. A man of his word. He didn’t survive against all odds. He did not witness the extraordinary. But he did make some courageous decisions at a crucial time in our lives that have impacted all of us, his descendants and our futures.
He was quiet and whip smart. He had a dry and wicked sense of humor. And I always felt completely secure in his love for me – that was his greatest gift to me. It’s that legacy I hope will continue to the next generation.
I miss my Papi.
oh honey, you bring tears to my eyes when you write about papi. I went back & looked at last year’s post & got teary all over again… deep sigh. I know this is a hard day. It’s simply inescapable, paying the cost of great love: patient endurance in the wake of inevitable loss. But I think of Lewis’ line “You have never talked to a mere mortal.” And I imagine the joy at heaven’s gate, where Papi’s waiting to greet you….
beautiful and moving….
I don’t even know your family and it brought tears to my eyes.I feel your loss but what a nice tribute to your father.
I miss mine too. Teri
I know how you feel. It’s been ten years since my dad died and I still miss him. When I was at my mom’s, I saw some cassettes he had made and the sight of his handwriting almost made me cry. I still have dreams that he is alive and in the kitchen and they are so real that I get out of bed to look.I await the day that we are all reunited with the ones we love in heaven. I don’t know atheists do it.
Hi Honey,Wonderful post. That’s why I love you. You know how to cherish things despite the passing of time.
FYI… Happy Date Day Anniversary!
– Eric
PS Did I get it right?
I miss him too. There’s so much I want to ask him . . . 🙁
Wonderful video. A fantastic tribute!
I can certainly relate; mine passed away barely a year ago and I’m still in shambles.
Beautiful tribute. He is very much loved.