It’s My Imagination

Remembering My Dad

I have spent yesterday and this morning working on my daughter’s 7th grade class schedule. When I was in school, 7th and 8th grade weren’t so important, but now, if she takes the right classes in 7th grade, she can get high school credit in a couple of her 8th grade classes. She can be on track for a great high school career.

This morning, I attended a meeting put on by the middle school counselor for the 6th graders. They filled out their “6 Year Plan”! It’s just difficult to believe we have to be thinking about high school and even college right now, but it’s also such a smart thing to do. I’m very proud of my daughter and how maturely she is handling all of this.

It’s at times like these that I really find myself missing my Dad. He passed away just over 2 years ago and I miss the fact that he can’t be a part of all of this. I know he would be so proud of his granddaughter and how well she’s doing in school. I also know he would love to go out and watch her play softball, her favorite pass time. It’s just hard sometimes, to know that he will not ever see her play, nor will he be at her high school graduation.

With Memorial Day just around the corner, I’m finding myself thinking about him more. He’s buried in a National Cemetery just outside of Seattle, WA. It’s so far away that I can’t go visit. I know he is in my heart, but somehow, I would feel closer to him if I could visit his grave. Is that strange?

I discovered this Free Offer Link where I can submit a free online tribute to my Dad sponsored by the National Hall of Records. It’s available until Memorial Day. My family can then visit the site and leave their own comments. I think it is such a nice way to deal with these feelings I’m having lately of missing him.

I hope none of you have suffered the loss of a parent, but if you have, (((hugs))) to you.