Reflection on the Loss of His Father

Today's Note
My husband lost his father on November 16, 2011 at the age of 92 years old.  As the one year anniversary of this event drew closer and closer, he began to reflect more and more on wonderful memories and how he has managed to deal with the loss of a person who was near and dear to him.  My husband is not a poet and he is not known to express himself in writing. However, he is a man, a son, a husband, a father and a friend.  He is a person who loves. Today, my husband was inspired to write down a few words of expression.  They are not grand or verbose.  They are simply put, from a son who loves and misses his father.

Here I stand, one year later.

On this day one year ago, I lost the person who made me the man I am today.
On this day one year ago, I lost the person who taught me the value of hard work.
On this day one year ago, I lost the person who taught me that there is nothing more important than family.
On this day one year ago, I lost one of my best friends.
On this day one year ago, I lost the person who taught me to always keep my "swag" up.
On this day one year ago, I lost the person who told me to always keep God first.
On this day one year ago, I lost my dad.
So, here I stand, one year later,  proud to be David Kent, Jr.
I love you, Pop!

Love always. Love daily. 365 Love. TM

Have you told someone you loved them today?  I have. TM

Love yesterday, today and future tomorrows. TM  ----Torion Kent

 

Note the Quote

"A father is respected because he gives his children leadership, appreciated because he gives his children care, valued because he gives his children time, loved because he gives his children the one thing they treasure most - himself." - Unknown

 

Message in the Music

Luther Vandross – Dance with My Father
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgLHVi40Gc8