The last few years before you passed into that glorious eternal life, my favorite thing we did together was take early morning walks through the neighborhood and down along the bay.

👣 👣

You loved the water. You enjoyed walking and staying strong. We talked about everything and nothing. We looked at houses we liked and yards; trees, plants, flowers we admired.

I talked 10 times as much as you and filled you in on all the tiny details about your grandkids. You were really proud of each and every one of them. 😊

You spoke fewer words but much truth and wisdom into my life. Since you didn’t talk as much as the rest of us, we all knew to value and cherish the words you that you did speak. 🎁

You strengthened and encouraged my kids. You showed them what a great man looks like, acts like, serves like and loves like. You left them with a legacy of love to pass on to their own children.

❤️ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜 🖤 💖

I admired your strength, your tenacity, your selflessness, your servanthood, your integrity, your work ethic, your kindness, your intelligence, your care for others, your dry sense of humor and your love for your family.

What I wouldn’t give for an other walk, another talk, another hug, another laugh, another piece of advice, another day, hour, minute, second with you…

But I’m thankful you are in Heaven and not suffering with that dreaded disease any longer. I hold on to the hope of our reunion someday. Until then I’ll take your best advice: I won’t say goodbye, I’ll say hello…. 😢/😅

Miss you, Dad. Happy birthday in Heaven. 💙