I really need to start blogging again. Is blogging even a word anymore? I should probably try and find a different word, a different way to just keep track of the important things that happen in our lives. Even if it’s just a picture, a sentence, a quick thought.
So many things have happened in 2010. Some very difficult things. Losing my dad being the biggest of all those things, but also his illness prior to his death. Taking care of my dad, and understanding his illness has changed me, changed how I see things, changed what matters the most.
I’ve been spending most days with my mom now, helping her get through losing the love of her life. It’s hard enough for me to go through life without my dad. I can’t even pretend to come close to understanding what this is like for my mom. They were married for 55 years, and it was one of those marriages that stories are made of. Constant companions, who truly loved each other and who actually lived the vows they made to each other every day of their lives.
We’re getting through the days, and we do it with smiles and good memories, but a day doesn’t go by where I don’t miss my dad and his smile, and especially the love he had for all of us.
Monday, May 17th, 2010
Dena 
I know that your mom appreciates all that you have done and do. You have been amazing through everything.
My heart breaks reading this, Dena. I feel happy when I read the way you speak of your parents. I can’t imagine what you’ve been feeling.
I can only imagine how difficult it’s been for you guys. Death changes people so I get what you mean when you say that you have changed your thinking on some things.
I think about you all, all the time.
So happy to see you again…I missed you! I can understand every word since it was the same when my Dad passed. My mom is a rock and being there with family makes all the difference. Here for you! Hugs! (Oh, headed down to Norfolk in June and planning on stopping to see you and Misty)
I can’t even imagine how wonderful it must be to come from such a loving and committed family. That’s such a wonderful legacy that I’m sure makes it so much more difficult to say goodbye. Thank you for sharing that video you compiled. It was very moving. Sending love to you and your mom especially.
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