Gestures
Today marks 4 years since you earned your wings. I think of you often and miss you immensely. Everyone feels the same. Tot, Mom, and Doreen are doing well. It's tough at times. We know you are in a better place and without pain. Please keep watching over us as we keep a candle lit in remembering you. We love you always.
Twenty-two months today since you've been gone. I miss you and love you so much, Dad. It's hard to believe that it will soon be two years in March. I hope you're resting well and that you are enjoying life pain-free.
It's been 17 months today, Dad. We love you so very much. I hope you're enjoying paradise up there. I'm lighting this candle for you in memory. I will never forget you. You are always in my prayers.
I miss you so much, Dad. I hope you and Uncle Bob are just telling those stories and just laughing it up in each other’s company. I miss both of you IMMENSELY. I look for you in the stars and I hope that you are looking down on us from the stars. I love you. I love you both.
It's been 14 months ago today since you earned your wings. Every day you are remembered. We will always continue to honor and cherish the good memories we shared with you. I hope that you and Uncle Bob are enjoying each other company. We miss and love you both.
It's one year ago today since you earned your wings, Dad. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you. It hurts every time. I think of all the good memories we shared together. All the things you taught me. I laughed at those moments every time. I know I was so stubborn. Just like you Dad. Thank you for being there for me and thank you for being a good father. I love you beyond words. We all love you and miss you beyond words.
Merry Christmas, Dad. Today it's nine months since you've earned your wings. You're in our hearts every single solitary day. We love you and miss you beyond words.
Hey Dad, I miss you so very much. We all do. Including Mom. It's been hard here adjusting our new life in Texas. We now live with Doreen and Jonathan in their band new house. We reside in Selma Texas. It's a newer subdivision. I know you would like it. It's close to every and anything. Lots of variety of restaurants and department stores. Tot and I are in the process of looking for jobs. The weather is very hot which is a plus for me and Mom. We both still battling arthritis. But the house, is gorgeous and so big. All the rooms are so nice. Doreen design this house. I know you would approve. I just wanted to let you know that we're alright and that we are all together in the new house.
It's been 5 months since you’ve been gone, Dad. We miss and love you very much. We’re in the process of packing the items from the house. A lot of memories in that house. I know you loved your house but, when we make our final destination I just hope your spirit follows us.
Hey Dad,
We're starting to go through your belongings and it's very difficult. I want to keep everything but, I know I can't. We all are gonna pick a few things, then donate the rest. We miss and love you dearly. There's gonna be a lot of changes within a month, Dad. Please keep us in your prayers.
LIGHTING A CANDLE NO JUST SO WE CAN SEE YOU...BUT SO THAT YOU CAN SEE US.
WE ARE GOING THROUGH A LOT OF CHANGES DAD. IT DID NOT HAVE TO BE THIS WAY SO WHATEVER YOU AND THE GOOD LORD CAN DO FROM THE HEAVENS TO MAKE THIS MOVE A SMOOTH AND UNEVENTFUL ONE WOULD BE NOT ONLY WARRANTED---BUT WELCOMED.
I LOVE YOU.
I MISS YOU TOO.
HI DAD.
WE ARE MAKING DRASTIC MOVES SO THAT WE CAN BE SITUATED IN A NEW PLACE, IN A NEW HOUSE, LIVING A NEW LIFE.
I DON'T KNOW IF YOU HADE ANY INTENTIONS ON HAVING "THE TALK" WITH US REGARDING WHAT WE SHOULD DO UPON YOUR PASSING. I THINK MAYBE YOU THOUGHT THAT YOU WOULD GET BETTER AND COME HOME---WHICH IS THE ONLY REASONING I WOULD SEE BEING THAT YOU DID NOT PREPARE US FOR THIS WHOLE FINANCIAL ORDEAL. I CALL THIS AN ORDEAL BECAUSE WE HAVE NO MONEY, MOM HAS YET TO RECEIVE HER SURVIVOR BENEFIT, WE ARE MOVING OUT AND LEAVING THE HOUSE TO BE RENTED BY DOMINIC AND SEAN, AND MOM IS STRESSED BEYOND MEASURE. I KNOW THAT YOU WOULD NOT DO THIS INTENTIONALLY. BUT THIS IS WHERE WE ARE WITH EVERYTHING. CAN YOU SEND US A SIGN THAT EVERYTHING IS GOING TO BE OKAY?? WE REALLY NEED THAT SIGN.
REGARDLESS, I WILL MAKE SURE EVERYONE IS OKAY. I OWE THAT TO EVERYONE.
I LOVE YOU DAD.
I MISS YOU TOO.
MOM IS MAD AT YOU.
WHATEVER YOU CAN DO FROM THE HEAVENS---WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE GOOD LORD, PLEASE DO IT.
PLEASE EASE HER MIND. PLEASE ALLOW FOR WHAT SEEMS LIKE A FRUITLESS AND DESPERATE SITUATION TO TRANSFER INTO A PLEASANT AND UNEVENTFUL ONE.
I BEG OF YOU.
I BEG OF THE LORD.
I MISS YOU.
I LOVE YOU.
Hey Dad,
I miss you so much.
I miss hearing your voice.
I miss talking to you.
I miss you yelling at me.
I miss listening to your stories.
I miss hearing you sing
I miss hearing you laugh.
I miss hugging you.
I miss you hugging me.
Every Motown song I listen to reminds me of you.
I miss our family road trip.
I miss family photos.
I miss your cooking.
But most of all, I miss being in your presence.
HI DAD.
I MISS YOU.
EVERY SINGLE SOLITARY SECOND OF EVERY SINGLE SOLITARY DAY.
I LOVE YOU. I CAN'T SAY THAT I LOVE YOU MORE THAN I MISS YOU BECAUSE THE DEPTH OF ME MISSING YOU IS IMMEASURABLE---AS IS MY LOVE FOR YOU.
HI DAD
I WAS IN THE CLOUDS YESTERDAY
I KNEW YOUR PRESENCE WAS ALL AROUND.
I NORMALLY SLEEP ON FLIGHTS BUT I JUST WANTED TO SEE WHAT YOU SEE WHEN YOU'RE LOOKING DOWN FROM HEAVEN.
I CRIED. I COULDN'T SLEEP BUT I COULD CRY.
Good morning Dad,
It's early in the morning and I'm tossing and turning because I can't sleep. My mind is heavy. I don't know what the future holds for the family, but I promise we're going to make it. We'll find a way and we will stick together as a family. Times like these, you always have a solution. I miss you so much, Dad. I miss hearing your voice and even when you're not in a good mood. I miss you yelling at me. I know I'm hard-headed, stubborn as you. I miss your hugs and kisses. Just all around miss being in your presence. I know I won't get over you being gone, cause every day there is something that reminds me that you're still with us. We love you, Dad, and miss you every day. I'm lighting this candle to let you know that you will not be forgotten. Where ever we go you'll be with us forever.
I look at your pictures EVERYday---several times a day, actually. Some pictures look like they were taken just yesterday. I honestly cannot believe that you aren't here in the physical anymore. I still talk about you in the present tense. I corrected myself at first but I'm like, "Why?" Why correct myself. you are with the Lord and HE is ever present so YOU ARE TOO! I miss you Dad. I miss you but LOVE you beyond words...beyond measure...beyond explanation...beyond time...and beyond space.
I look at your pictures EVERYday---several time a day, actually. some pictures look like they were taken just yesterday. I honestly cannot believe that you aren't here in the physical anymore. I still talk about you in the present tense. I corrected myself at first but I'm like, "Why?" Why correct myself. you are with the Lord and HE is ever present so YOU ARE TOO! I miss you Dad. I miss you but LOVE you beyond words...beyond measure...beyond explanation...beyond time...and beyond space.
Good morning, Dad
It's Saturday morning. The sky is blue and the sun is shining. Days like these, I think of you often. I know how much you love your warm weather. Sitting on the back porch eating watermelon or throwing something on the grill. I miss you so much, Dad. I miss listening to your stories. We would be on the back porch until the sun goes down. I hope you’re getting enough sun in paradise and that you’re catching a lot of fish. We all love and miss you every day, Dad. I just wanted to share my thoughts with you. You will not be forgotten. You're in my heart forever.
Hi Dad.
Lighting another candle for you---just in case you need to see us or we need to see you...I love you Dad. I miss you so much. We love you Dad. We miss you so much.
HI DAD.
I DROVE YOUR TRUCK TODAY.
I REALLY WANTED TO JUST DRIVE QUIETLY TO WORK WITH JUST ME AND YOUR SPIRIT IN THE PASSENGER SEAT BUT JP TALKED THE ENTIRE TIME. TOT CANCELLED THE SIRIUS XM SO IT KINDA WASN'T THE SAME---NOT TO MENTION THE OBVIOUS.
DENNA ASKED THAT I DRIVE BY AND HONK THE HORN LIKE YOU USED TO. I DID. SHE CRIED.
I LOVE YOU DAD.
I MISS YOU DAILY.
HI DAD.
DID YOU SEE YOUR TRUCK?? IT'S FINALLY DONE. I HOPE YOU'RE SMILING DOWN DAD. I KNOW IT TOOK ALONG TIME---TOO LONG, IN MY OPINION. I REALLY WISHED YOU COULD SEE IT IN THE FLESH AND BLOOD WORLD AND NOT FROM YOUR SPIRIT WORLD.
I MISS YOU SO MUCH DAD.
JUST WANTED TO SAY THAT.
I LOVE YOU.
FOR ALWAYS.
FOREVER.
Hey Dad,
I just saw your truck. Sean finally finished it. You should've seen me the tears kept coming. It's weird to see your truck again. I miss you so much, Dad. I'll love you forever.
OVER THE WEEKEND, ME, TOT, DENNA, AND SETI DROVE TO THE INDIANA DUNES. I THOUGHT ABOUT YOU THE ENTIRE TIME AS WE WALKED ALONG THE PIER THERE. I KNOW IT PROBABLY LOOKS SO DIFFERENT THAT WHEN YOU AND MOM (AND NENANG AND UNCLE BOB) TOOK US THERE BACK IN 1970-1973. (LOL) I HOPE IT WAS YOUR SPIRIT THAT WAS SHINING DOWN ON US THROUGH THOSE WARM SUNRAYS--BECAUSE IT WAS PRETTY WARM, I TELL YA.
AND TODAY I TALKED WITH MICHAEL FRENCH. HE SAID HOW PAUL OFTEN CALLED YOU HIS BEST FRIEND. HE SAID, "THAT ARCHIE. THAT'S MY BEST FRIEND. WE GO WAAAAY BACK." I HOPE YOU AND PAUL ARE UP THERE LAUGHING AND HAVING A GOOD TIME.
I MISS YOU SO MUCH. I DON'T THINK ANY AMOUNT OF TIME CAN DIMINISH THE SADNESS OR [AS PEOPLE SAY] REPLACE THE TEARS WITH SMILES. I WILL ALWAYS CRY WHEN I THINK ABOUT YOU. I MISS YOU. AND YEAH, I'LL LAUGH. I'LL LAUGH WHEN I THINK ABOUT YOU AS WELL---BUT ONLY AFTER I CRY A LITTLE WITH ANY THOUGHT OF YOU.
I LOVE YOU. JUST SHARING MY THOUGHTS, DAD.
I MISS YOU IMMENSELY.
YOU SHOULD SEE THE PICTURES THAT DENNA ENHANCED, ENLARGED, AND FRAMED---AND THAT I HUNG IN THE LIVINGROOM BY OUR FRONT DOOR. YOUR FACE, YOUR MEMORY, AND YOUR SPIRIT IS ALLLL AROUND...EVERYWHERE...EVERYDAY.
OVER THE WEEKEND, ME, TOT, DENNA, AND SETI DROVE TO THE INDIANA DUNES. I THOUGHT ABOUT YOU THE ENTIRE TIME AS WE WALKED ALONE THE PIER THERE. I KNOW IT PROBABLY LOOKS SO DIFFERENT THAT WHEN YOU AND MOM (AND NENAND AND UNCLE BOB) TOOK US THERE BACK IN 1970-1973. (LOL) I HOPE IT WAS YOUR SPIRIT THAT WAS SHINING DOWN ON US THROUGH THOSE WARM SUNRAYS--BECAUSE IT WAS PRETTY WARM, I TELL YA.
AND TODAY I TALKED WITH MICHAEL FRENCH. HE SAID HOW PAUL OFTEN CALLED YOU HIS BEST FRIEND. HE SAID, "THAT ARCHIE. THAT5'S MY BEST FRIEND. WE GO WAAAAY BACK." I HOPE YOU AND PAUL ARE UP THERE LAUGHING AND HAVING A GOOD TIME.
I MISS YOU SO MUCH. I DON'T THINK ANY AMOUNT OF TIME CAN DIMINISH THE SADNESS OR [AS PEOPLE SAY] REPLACE THE TEARS WITH SMILES. I WILL ALWAYS CRY WHEN I THINK ABOUT YOU. I MISS YOU. AND YEAH, I'LL LAUGH. I'LL LAUGH WHEN I THINK ABOUT YOU AS WELL--BUT ONLY AFTER I CRY A LITTLE WITH ANY THOUGHT OF YOU.
I LOVE YOU. JUST SHARING MY THOUGHTS, DAD.
I MISS YOU IMMENSELY.
YOU SHOULD SEE THE PICTURES THAT DENNA ENHANCES, ENLARGED, AND FRAMED AND THAT I HUNG IN THE LIVINGROOM BY OUR FRONT DOOR. YOUR FACE, YOUR MEMORY, AND YOUR SPIRIT IS ALLLL AROUND...EVERYWHERE...EVERYDAY.
The 2 hardest days to live through:
1.) The day you passed
2.) The anniversary of the day you passed
Today is the 4th month anniversary of your passing, Dad. And it is not easy. The ache in our hearts is not only present---it is prominent.
We miss you so very much.
We love you beyond measure.
Hello Dad,
It's been 4 months ago since you've earned your wings not a day goes by that you're not thought of, or brought up in a conversation. We miss you every day and love you forever. I hope paradise is treating you well and that you're doing all the things you love to do without and any pain. We'll be alright. We are sticking together as a family just as you would want us to. You're always in our daily prayers, and please continue to look after us. We love you, Dad.
Hey Dad,
I miss you beyond words can ever explain.
Every day I think about you.
I still wonder if you're ok.
We all still love you very much.
I just wanted you to know that each passing day you're in my prayers.
I love you Dad.
HEY DAD,
ALL OF US ARE OFF WORK TOMORROW SO YOU KNOW WE ARE GOING TO DO OUR BEST NOT TO HAVE A "PITY PARTY." BUT TO BE HONEST WITH YOU, NOT A SINGLE, SOLITARY DAY GOES BY THAT A TEAR IS NOT SHED WITH US EITHER TALKING ABOUT YOU, THINKING ABOUT YOU, OR LOOKING AT YOUR PERSONAL EFFECTS AND REMINISCING ABOUT YOU. I WISH THIS HOLE IN MY HEART CAN JUST BE FILLED WITH SOMETHING BECAUSE IT HURTS. I WISH THINGS WOULD HAVE TURNED OUT DIFFERENTLY SO THAT I WOULDN'T HAVE A HOLE IN MY HEART! I MISS YOU SO MUCH DAD. I JUST DO.
Hi Dad
I'm down here handling a bit of business for Mom to makes sure she is going to be okay. I went to the hospital and felt some kind of way--especially knowing that that will forever be a place of extreme sadness and pain--but I had to reach out to the powers that be to make sure that I have all of the info necessary to help Mom and make sure that she's okay. Can you and the Big Guy up there make sure that this is a relatively seamless endeavor?? I need a sign to know that everything is going to be okay. I don't like Mom to worry. She already has a amassed some angry thoughts and I am trying to minimize the anger (make is disappear would be preferable) but only if this last bit of business would I even REMOTELY begin to make way for some sense of comfort to ease her heart and mind. We talked about you yesterday afternoon---and I know you know that. I miss you so much. this part of the grieving is so painful. We are making a way to continuing to live without you here in our Earthly world. That is so very painful. I know it's necessary, but it hurts so bad. Despite what we are needing to do to maintain, I hope that you are enjoying the rays of the sun--fishing---drinking some "fancy drinks" as you would say--and just enjoying the afterlife pain-free and worry-free. Sorry to ramble. I just don't like when our conversations end. I love you Dad. There are not enough words to express that.
HI DAD
I GAVE DENNA A CAKE, A BIG OLE BALLOON AND SOME FLOWERS FOR HER BIRTHDAYAND SHE CRIED. SHE DIDN'T CRY S MUCH FOR THAT---BUT MORESO BECAUSE YOU ARE NOT HERE TO CELEBRATE WITH US. SHE, AS WELL AS I---AM USED TO THE 12:01AM TEXT OF PHONE CALL OR MESSAGE WITH YOU SINGING THE BIRTHDAY SONG. (I ACTUALLY SAVED THE VOICEMAIL RECORDING OF YOU SINGING HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME FROM LAST YEAR.) I KNOW YOU ARE WATCHING US---AND YOU PROBABLY DID SING HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUT WE JUST DON'T HAVE THE SAME FREQUENCY AS ANGELS. **KISSES**
I LOVE YOU DAD.
I MISS YOU IMMENSELY.
ALWAYS.
FOREVER.
Hello Dad,
It’s my birthday today and I'm missing you so much right now. I'm used to you texting me early morning to say ” happy birthday ”. I'm trying to keep it together but I cry even more. You're supposed to be here celebrating with me and the rest of the family. Mom is making pancit and frying lumpia. Tot. has a gift for me and Doreen got me flowers, a balloon, and cake. I know it's impossible for you to be here physically but I just wanted to be selfish for today. Spiritually I know you’re always with us. You’re always in my daily prayer Dad. I love you forever.
Hello Dad,
I love you and miss you very much. Well, we all do. It still hurts looking at all your pictures and your personal belongings especially when I'm at the house. Mom hasn't moved anything yet, but clothes from your drawer. Your truck is almost finished. Sean is doing a good job. Everything is being taken care of. Everyone is doing their part. Writing checks and paying the bills. Tot. is doing all that and more. Taking Mom to the grocery store and running errands whenever is needed. I hope you're enjoying Paradise and fish all-day. You're always in our hearts and minds. We will always remember you Dad.
NOT A MONTH
NOT A DAY
NOT A WEEK
NOT AN HOUR
NOT A MINUTE
NOT A SECOND
GOES BY WITHOUT ME THINKING ABOUT YOU, DAD. I MISS YOU. AND NO MATTER WHAT I HAVE GOING ON, I ALWAYS STOP AS THE TEARS WELL UP IN MY EYES THAT I'M DOING YET ANOTHER THING THAT I CAN'T SHARE WITH YOU IN THE PHYSICAL REALM. I KNOW YOU'RE HERE SPIRITUALLY---BECAUSE I CAN FEEL YOU---BUT IT JUST ISN'T THE SAME.
HOLA PADRE
I MISS YOU SO MUCH. I SAY THAT EVERY SINGLE DAY BECAUSE I FEEL THAT EVERY SINGLE DAY.
STILL LOOKING FOR ANOTHER SIGN THAT YOU ARE READING THESE MESSAGES AND THAT SIGN THAT MOM'S HEART AND MIND WILL BE EASED. REMEMBER THAT TIME THAT THE SKY OPENED UP ON THAT STORMY EVENING?? CAN YOU MAKE THAT HAPPEN AGAIN? A SIGN LIKE THAT WOULD DO MY HEART GOOD.
I LOVE YOU DAD.
I LOVE YOU MORE THAT ALL THE WORDS IN ALL THE BOOKS IN ALL THE STORES OR LIBRARIES.
Hi Dad,
How's paradise? I hope you're doing all the things you love to do. We all miss you very much beyond explaining. Your name comes up a million times a day. Dad this... Dad that... Remember Dad use to tell us... Dad love to do... This year is gonna be the first of everything without you. What are we supposed to do without you? This hurts a lot. I never thought I would miss my Dad so much. But I know I have to be strong for the rest of the family. Mom will always be taken care of. Talk to you soon Dad.
DAD,
I NEED YOU TO WORK WITH [THE] MAKER TO EASE MOM'S HEART AND MIND. SHE IS REALLY, REALLY STRESSED OUT. I DON'T JUST THINK IT---I SEE IT. PLEASE, PLEASE PLEASE IF YOU CAN DO SOMETHING THAT WILL ALLOW HER TO HAVE PEACE IN HER HEART AND MIND. MY WORDS AND ACTIONS DO NOT SEEM TO BE ENOUGH. AND IT ALMOST SEEMS LIKE THE STRESS HAVE TAKEN OVER WHERE THE GRIEF SHOULD BE---IF NOT GRIEVING IN GRIEF'S ENTIRETY---GRIEVING IN IT'S PARTIALITY. I KNOW SHE IS AS SAD---IF NOT MORE SAD THAN WE ARE OVER YOUR PASSING. I KNOW YOU WEREN'T PREPARED FOR IT---YOUR ACTIONS SHOWED THAT YOU WEREN'T READY TO GO. YOU WOULD HAVE PREPARED BETTER---IF ONE CAN DO THAT. CAN YOU GIVE [US] A SIGN THAT EVERYTHING WILL BE OKAY?? CAN YOU AND THE ALMIGHTY DO SOMETHING TO PUT EASE IN MOM'S HEART?? I ASK THIS IN YOUR NAME AND IN THE NAME OUR LORD...
HOLA PADRE.
HOW I MISS JUST PEEKING IN ON YOU AT HOME OR WHEREVER YOU ARE AND SAYING THAT.
I HAVE SO MANY QUESTIONS TO ASK---AS I ALWAYS DO---AND NO ONE TO ASK THEM OF. I MISS YOUR PRESENCE DAD. I MISS YOUR CONVERSATIONS...YOUR LAUGH...YOUR HUMOR...AND EVEN YOUR LECTURES (LOL). I HOPE YOU'RE SMILING DOWN ON US DAD. I WISH I COULD GET A SIGN THAT YOU ARE ACTUALLY SMILING DOWN ON US SMILING ON OUR DAY.
I LOVE YOU.
FOREVER. AND ALL THE DAYS AFTER FOREVER.
HEY DAD,
HOW'D THE FIRWORKS LOOK FROM THAT SIDE OF THE SKY?? I WAS LOOKING AT YOUR BEDROOM WINDOW BECAUSE I KNOW THAT'S WHERE YOU'D BE LOOKING OUT AT US TELLING US, "NOT SO CLOSE TO THE GARAGE OR THE CARS!!!" I MISS YOU SO MUCHDAD. THE DAYS ARE ROLLING BY BUT MY HEARTACHE NEVER ROLLS BY. IT STAYS STUCK IN MY HEART AND IN MY MIND MISSING YOU BEYOND COMPREHENSION. I HOPE YOU'RE READING ALL OF OUR MESSAGES TO YOU. I LOVE YOU DAD. I MISS YOU IMMENSELY.
Happy 4th of July Day Dad,
This is our season remember? On the back porch getting ready to barbecue. Mom would marinade the meat for days and she would set up the table and put the umbrella up. I remember helping you clean the grill and starting it. I was your assistant. Lol. You would sit in your favorite chair singing and snapping your fingers to the music of Motown. V103 to be exact. I remember you telling me to run to the store and buy some watermelon. Mom would cut the watermelon up into pieces and we would be out back eating it. Lol. You would tell me stories about the good old days. We would spend all day on the porch. I really miss those days Dad. I miss you so much and love you beyond words. It's never gonna be the same without you Dad. We love you Dad and we will always remember the good times that we had with you. You're always in our prayers.
Hey Dad, the washer that you and Mom bought in 1995 FINALLY conked out. We went out and I bought a new washing machine for your house. Mom said she was very happy and thankful. (You know how appreciative Mom can be.) I hope you are smiling down on us. That washer lasted a few months shy of 25 years. Not bad shelf life, huh?? I really miss you Dad. I wish you were here--in the flesh--where I can tell you this in person...but I know that you here in spirit and are reading this as I am typing. Do you mind if I ask for another sign to let me know that you read this message?? Thanks Dad.
I love you.
Hi Dad.
I picked up the keys to the new house.
I had a picture of you with me--as well as a bag of rice and some salt...just like you and Mom always told me to carry over the threshold of a new dwelling.
I love you Dad. this whole experience has been both surreal as well as bittersweet.
I know you are with me/us in spirit but I miss your hearty laugh, you wise counsel, and just your overall BEING. I miss you by the day...the hour...the minute...and the second. I love you more than I could EVER express.
Good Morning Dad,
It's the first of July and the months are really flying by since you earned your wings. I still cry every time I see your face. I don't know if and when it will get easier. There are so many things that I wish I could have done or have said before you left us. I guess we never know how much time we really have until it's too late. I know that I shouldn't be selfish but I miss you so much, Dad. I know that you're in a better place and that you're without pain. We will always love you Dad. Catch a big fish for us. Talk to you soon.
Hi Dad.
I'm feeling torn up inside as I take this flight to Texas to pick up keys to the "dream house" that you never got a chance to see in person.
I know I shared pics with you through out this entire build but the plan was for you to come on down--like MOVE DOWN--to Texas and live if not with us (which was my preference) but to live near us. I guess the Lord had other plans and wanted you to be by HIS side.
I really miss you Dad. I hope you smile down on me. On us. Everyday. even through the rain.
I love you.
Hey Dad,
Today was a good day. I was able to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather. The sun was shining brightly. I thought about you today as I was doing my errands. You would always text me to get some watermelon. It just so happens that I had a taste for it. So I bought some watermelon and took a drive by the lake. I miss those texts and I miss buying you watermelons. But most of all I miss you Dad. I love you always.
MY HEART ALMOST JUMPED OUT OF MY CHEST WHEN I TEXTED LASTNIGHT! I ALWAYS TEXT YOU OR CALL YOUR NUMBER BUT YESTERDAY SOMEONE RESPONDED! IT WAS THE SWEETEST RESPONSE AND JUST WHATI NEEDED TO SEE. I NOW KNOW THAT YOUR NUMBER BELONGS TO SOMEONE ELSE AND WHEN I TEXTED YOU THIS TIME, THE RESPONSE WAS:
"I'M SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. PLEASE CONTINUE YOUR TEXTS. I DON'T MIND THEM. GOD BLESS YOU."
I KNOW YOU HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH THAT---YOU AND GOD...THIS I KNOW.
I MISS YOU DAD.
I LOVE YOU MORE THAN ALL THE WORDS...IN ALL THE BOOKS...AND IN ALL THE TEXTS.
HI DAD.
THE SUN IS SHINING TODAY AND IT'S A GORGEOUS (AND WARM) DAY! JUST LIKE YOU LIKE IT! I WISH YOU WERE ON THIS SIDE OF THE SUN SOAKING UP THE RAYS WITH ME. I KNOW YOU'D BE SITTING IN YOUR SPOT ON YOUR BACK PORCH IN YOUR FAVORTIE CHAIR. EVERYTIME I LOOK AT THAT CHAIR I CAN IMAGINE YOU THERE---LISTENING TO SOME MOTOWN AND TELLING STORIED AND CRACKING JOKES LIKE YOU ALWAYS DID. I MISS THAT SO MUCH. I MISS YOU SO MUCH. I LOVE YOU DAD. I JUST WANTED TO TELL YOU THAT.
I SAW IT DAD!!!
I SAW THE SIGN THAT YOU SENT SHOWING THAT YOU ARE READING OUR MESSAGES!!!
IT WAS STORMING LASTNIGHT AND THUNDER CLOUDS WERE EVERYWHERE--EXCEPT OVER YOURS AND MOMS HOUSE!!! I SAW THE OPENING IN THE SKY!!!
THANK YOU DAD!
I REALLY NEEDED TO SEE THAT---ESCPECIALLY LASTNIGHT. I CRIED THE ENTIRE RIDE HOME. I MISS YOU SO MUCH.
I LOVE YOU DAD.
Good morning Dad,
It's been three months today since you earned your wings
It still hasn't resonated with me though. I look through your pictures everyday and it feels to me that you’re still with us. We’re still grieving for you and it’s gonna take some time Dad
to fully understand why you left us so soon.
But I want you to know is that we love and miss you beyond words can ever express how you mean so much to us.
You’re always in our daily prayers. Please keep a lookout for us.
Hi Dad,
Just thinking about you
I’m wondering if you really know how much you're loved
We do miss you and love you beyond words
My heart always gets heavy when I look at your pictures.
I never thought I can miss my Dad so much.
Talk to you later Dad. You're always in my prayers. I love you Pops.
HI DAD.
YOU ALREADY READ DENNA'S AND I KNOW YOU'LL READ MINE AS WELL. I KNOW THAT YOU WOULD NOT WANT US TO CRY AND CARRY ON AS WE HAVE BEEN BUT IT IS ONLY BECAUSE WE MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH. WE REMINISCE AND LAUGH BUT ONLY FOR A MOMENT THEN WE REALIZE THAT WE CAN'T REACH OUT AND CALL YOU AND SHARE THAT FUNNY MEMORY, HENCE, ALL OF THE TEARS. WE ARE ALL TRYING VERY HARD TO BE STRONG AND DO AS YOU WOULD WANT US TO DO---BE STRONG, CARRY ON, STAY AS A COMPLETE HAPPY FAMILY BUT MISSING YOU IS SO OVERWHELMING THAT IT GETS THE BEST OF US EVERY SINGLE TIME.
JUST KNOW THAT EVEN THROUGH ALL OF THE TEARS, WE HEAR YOU, WE FEEL YOU, AND WE KNOW THAT YOU ARE WATCHING OVER US AND THAT NO MATTER WHAT, WE WILL DO AS YOU WISH. WE ALL LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH DAD. WE MISS YOU TREMENDOUSLY.
Hi Dad
Yesterday was another emotional day for us.
Doreen and I were talking about you.
We both were crying. She was crying out loud and me the tears were rolling down my eyes.
I was controlling myself though but it hurt so much.
I'm so sorry I wasn't there like she was.
I'm sorry that I wasn't attentive like she was.
I'm sorry I didn't talk to you like she did.
The truth is I didn't know what to do.
I was helpless and I couldn't understand why my father was like this.
You needed my support like a daughter.
I wanted you to come home and I hated to see you like that.
Mom and I was prepared to take care of you. We love you. We wanted you home.
Even if it was your last days.
Please forgive me.
It's tearing up inside of me.
I can't see you or talk to you anymore.
I can't give you a kiss nor a hug.
I can't call you or hear your voice.
I'd give anything right now for all those things. I love you Dad. You're always in our prayers. Keep watching over us.
Hi Dad.
I know that where you are you are up and about, active, and pain-free because that's what [they] say Heaven is like.
I just wish Heaven was here on Earth.
I miss you Dad.
I love you beyond words.
Hey Dad
Today is a beautiful day
I thought about you as I was grilling some chicken.
I sat in your chair and looked up at the sky and smiled.
I know if you were here you would want to sit in your chair.
I know you would want a slice of watermelon and one of Tots fancy drinks.
We love and miss you beyond words.
You're always in our prayers.
I SENT BALLOONS YOUR WAY DAD.
I KNOW YOU SAW THEM.
I HOPE YOU SMILED.
BECAUSE I CRIED.
I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT THIS IS A FATHER'S DAY THAT WE CELEBRATED AND RECOGNIZED WITHOUT YOU BEING HERE.
Happy Father's Day Dad. We miss you and love you beyond words. I know you wish things were a little different and we wish that too, but I want you to know that we will never forget you. We will always cherish and remember the good times just as you would want us to. We will always keep you in our prayers. Rest in peace Dad.
I miss you texting me
I miss you calling me
I miss hearing your voice
I miss arguing with you
I miss you lecturing me
I miss you Dad
I love you Dad
Every single day of my life
I cried all night long thinking about you Dad.
I slept in your room.
I looked through all your pictures.
I was sad. I was crying. and it rained all night. And it is going to rain all day too.
I miss you so much Dad.
Hey Dad,
I’ve been going through a lot of photos lately and it’s so hard for me not to get teary-eyed because I miss you so much, Dad. You didn't have a lot of pictures of yourself and that's because you were the photographer in the family. The pictures said a lot about you, it said that you were a good father and a husband and that you provided for your family. I miss our family vacations. You were the driver and we drove everywhere, you made sure of that. You always kept plenty of maps in the glove compartment though. Lol. I just wanted to share my thoughts with you Dad. I love you and miss you every single day.
Hi Dad.
I miss you so much.
I was looking at pics from this time last year when we were sitting outside in the back just chatting about any and everything.
I miss that day and ALL the days like that sooooo much.
I guess I can still chat with you though, right?? Because that's what I am going to do. So be prepared for me to ask a BARRAGE of questions---like I always did---and always will.
I love Dad.
I will miss you forever.
Hi Dad,
It's a BEAUTIFUL day outside. I wish you were here enjoying these warm sunrays--but you're probably warm enough as you are up there on the other side of the sun chillin' on a cloud.
I love you Dad.
I miss you more than I could ever express...
Hi Dad.
thought about you ALLL weekend long...not that that's any different than any other day but I just wanted to let you know that--but then again, you already know that. I wish you were here in the physical so that we can do all of the things we planned on doing---going fishing, going to the gun range, or even just chillin' on your back porch listening to some Motown. Oh how I miss those conversations. I miss the things we NEVER had the chance to do--if that is even possible. I love you Dad. I miss you. I miss EVERYTHING about you. ESPECIALLY your sense of humor. You were a comedian and didn't even know it! LOL! I know today is a good day because you are smiling, you are walking, and you have not a SINGLE ache or pain. THAT'S WHAT'S UP! (I just wish you were here...on Earth--and not up in the clouds.)
It’s hard to believe that you're gone. And almost three months June 25th Dad. I miss you so much. I know we had our differences but that never kept me from loving you Dad. What am I supposed to do without you? I always looked forward to our Sunday dinners seeing you smiling and saying one of your memorable prayers. Sometimes I cry myself to sleep just to go to sleep. When ever I think of you, I post pictures on your page. I hope you don’t mind. I love you Dad. I just wanted to share my thoughts with you. Talk to you soon Dad. Love always, your loving daughter.
HI DAD
I REMEMBER WHEN WE USED TO DANCE AROUND THE LIVINGROOM STANDING ON YOUR FEET. DENNA AND I TOOK TURNS DANCING ON YOUR FEET. HOW I WISH THAT I COULD DO THAT AGAIN---BUT MAYBE NOT AT THE WEIGHT THAT I AM BUT DEFINITELY TAKING THE STEPS OF THE DANCES. I MISS YOU SO MUCH PADRE. I HOPE YOU SEE ALL OF THESE LETTERS AND NOTES AND MESSAGES THAT WE ARE SENDING YOU. I LOVE YOU DAD.
HOLA PADRE
I MISS SAYING THAT TO YOU IN PERSON...I MISS YOU SO MUCH. I MISS OUR CONVERSATIONS. I MISS COMING OVER AND ASKING YOU ANY AND EVERYTHING AND YOU WOULD ALWAYS HAVE THE ANSWER. I MISS JUST PICKING UP THE PHONE AND CALLING YOU. DANGIT...I WISH YOU WERE HERE. I KNOW I HAD A LOT OF RANDOM QUESTIONS BUT YOU ALWAYS, I MEAN ALWAYS HAD THE ANSWERS. YOU ARE THE SMARTEST MAN I KNOW...AND WILL EVER KNOW. I LOVE YOU, DAD.
I love you, Dad
We all love you.
We all miss you.
We won’t forget you.
Thank you for watching over us.
The van is fixed. Sean had to replace the radiator. It’s running like a champ.
Good afternoon Dad. I’m out back sitting in your chair enjoying the beautiful weather. The sun is really shining today. Just thinking about you. I miss you and love you everyday that you’re not here with us.
Hi Dad. Sorry that I was in a rush and didn't say "hi" and kiss you like I always do. But I thought about you ALLLL weekend (nothing new, of course...) but I just wanted to let you know that I love you so much and I miss you so much more. I know you are having a good day as ALL the days on that side are good day---I just wish that you were on THIS side with us. I know the Lord had other plans and I get that---but it still makes me sad to know that your physical presence has been replaced by your spiritual one on THIS side. I LOVE YOU.
Dad it is so hard not to think about you. I reminisce about you everyday. I remember the good old days. Lots of good memories. When life was so simple. I miss those days. I wish things would have turned out differently. I wished you were here just a little bit longer. I miss listening to your stories but not your lectures. Lol. I know I was hard headed. But some how you got me to do things even when I didn’t want to do them. We were a family. We ate together and prayed together. I just wanted to share my thoughts with you. I love you, Dad.
I love you Dad.
I miss you sooooo much.
I know I talk to you every day but I just wished I heard your voice for real. I listen to your voicemail messages and other recordings of your voice. I know you probably think I'm crazy but that's how I converse with you. And I know that I ask a GAZILLION questions. But you know that I always did that anyway.
I didn’t light a candle yesterday Dad because we were celebrating Mom’s birthday. The 25th of ANY month will be forever etched in our hearts and in our memories at it is/was/will be the anniversary of your passing. But we will definitely celebrate, recognize, and reminisce this Memorial Day as we have a very, very personal reason to do so. I love you Dad. I miss you so much.
Today it's been two months since you passed away. Not a day goes by that, we don't think about you. It's Mom's birthday today and we're at the house celebrating her 74th birthday. We love you Dad always.
Hi Dad. We love you and miss you. We celebrated Tot birthday we wished you were with us but I know in spirit you were. I was outside frying some lumpia and I glanced over to where you were sitting and started talking to you and I hope you heard me.
Hi Dad. Thank you for smiling down on us. We feel your spirit. I really wish you were here smiling IN PERSON but maybe the Lord needed your smile up there. We miss you GREATLY. we love you. I love you. Always.
Thank you Mr. Moore Sir for your service to our nation. What I know about you is from your beautiful daughters who loved you so much as I am sure you loved them. Sir! May you Rest In Peace!!
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