My dad
My dad died this morning.
I’m in shock…sort of okay on the surface, but big tectonic plates are rumbling and shifting somewhere in the basement. I’ve never been through anything remotely like this before and I’m both scared and curious about everything. From moment to moment, I find myself unable to predict how I’ll feel next.
He was well-loved by a small army of friends and family, but I’ll always remember him as the guy who taught me how to draw superheroes and took me out for ricotta cheese pancakes.
I love you dad.
October 15th, 2005
October 15th, 2005 at 7:38 pm
I’m so sorry to hear that, Joe. I wish you and your family well and I certainly hope time will help make it better as quickly as possible. Sorry buddy. My thoughts are with you.
And hey, don’t ever feel guilty or bad at all about retreating into those things that give you comfort and help take your mind of it. Whether it’s cartoons, old monster movies (for me), or whatever, you need all that stuff for times like this.
Take care and hang in there! :)
October 15th, 2005 at 8:15 pm
Thanks for your note, Joe. Same to you. I loved the ricotta cheese pancakes story :-)
– Kenneth
October 17th, 2005 at 5:09 am
Joe, I am so sorry. Some years ago I lost my brother and I’m still in shock.
October 17th, 2005 at 10:32 am
Joe - Sorry to hear it. Not much I can say except my thoughts are with you.
c
October 17th, 2005 at 11:53 pm
Joe, my heart goes out to you and your family. If there’s anything I can do, let me know.