Memories........

Today is unfortunately a day marked on our calendar with great sadness....it is the 3 year anniversary of Dennis' dad's passing. When I think of my dad-in-law, Don, I remember him as being a family man. He loved his family and adored his grandchildren, and it showed. Don drove from his home, 4 hours away, to be with Dennis and I when we brought Logen home from the hospital. He made sure he was here for Logen's birthday parties and other special occasions. He introduced Logen to the game of golf. He would go on bike rides with Logen...he made the time with Logen and his other grandchildren special. These times did not just start when Don got sick with cancer....he was always that way. He accepted Tyler and I into his family with open arms. Tyler affectionately called Don, Pops...a name others in the family started calling him also. We all miss him. Dennis wrote the following, I thought he did such a great job that I asked him if I could include it on the blog:

I woke up at four this morning with a sore back. I began my usual complaining of how terrible things are; sore back, little sleep, business is slow, you get it. While having my cup of coffee I remembered it has been three years since we lost my dad. The pain he suffered through to spend time with his family leaves me with nothing to complain about; in fact it leaves me extremely thankful. I miss him more than words can say and admire him for the fight he endured. I would love to golf one more round, talk about the weather, and even listen to him breathe through the telephone. That is a memory now and it all brings me joy. Maybe if I spend more time reflecting and less time complaining, life can be more enjoyable. Thanks for the lesson, Dad. I LOVE YOU!!!!