It’s been 12 years now since we lost you, dad, and not a day goes by that I don’t think of you. I saw an old Corsica the other day on my walk and laughed, thinking about the time that old lady sold you hers for a dollar and you taught me how to drive it when I was 12 or 13 years old. Your youngest grandson and I talked about you, also. He was having a bad day and saying not particularly kind things about his dad out of anger. So I sat him down and talked about how I would act the same way towards you as a kid when I was mad. I shared memories of you and the kind of father you were to me - the kind I wish I had here with me today - and I think it helped him. He started asking questions about you after that. Now, these boys know their momma misses her dad because I cry watching just about every show that focuses on dads! This Is Us, New Amsterdam had an episode that broke my heart, and the new Disney movie, Onward are just a few examples, but you are on my mind all the time... and what I wouldn’t give to be able to call you and just hear your voice. You were an amazing man, and I looked up to you - still do. On this day we lost you, but I know you’re always with me. I love you, dad