Dad passed peacefully in his sleep the morning of May the First, 2022.
What one, of any infinite number of lessons I could possibly share from Dad's life might be worth sharing today?
Live every day, planning for all the projects that can make life "any better." From the mundane to the impossible, from breakfast with friends, to cruises with those you love, to 21-day recovery plans--live your life with love so that if it were any better, you couldn't stand it.
Instead of a traditional funeral, we held a simple Celebration of Life. Friends and family shared some beautiful comments, but many others were not able to attend. Sadly, the ceremony was not recorded. I am compiling this post to share the typed words and notes from the ceremony, and including the two videos we do have.
Thank you for your love, and prayers, and for sharing with us in this time of grief. While we're saddened that he is gone, we know he is breathing easy with Jesus, and we will see him again.
