Today is a sad day. My father got a a plane to North Carolina then onto Iraq after a few weeks of course. The whole situation is sketchy and I won't get into it. Not happy. Anyhow, last night my siblings who live in Utah still got together. We celebrated Bryn and Porter's birthday and were having a Goodbye get together for my Papa. It was lovely. Except that at the end of it we had to say goodbye to our dad. I definitely cried on the way home. I mean there's so much I'm worried about. My Dad being in a war zone and everything that goes with that. And about my mom with all of her kids married and grown up she's all alone. My parents are so great. They are strong people I'm sure they'll both make it through. Let me just let everyone know how great my dad is. He's the best dad I could have ever asked for. He's so kind and understanding. He always listens to what I have to say. If I had a problem he would listen and give the best advice. I always felt better and comforted. He has a way of making you feel like everything will be ok. I'm sure part of this was because he's an amazing psychologist, but part of it was also because he's a wonderful person. He's fun and a little crazy. Which we all love especially the grand kids. I'm going to miss him like crazy in the next 6 months to possibly 2 years. I Love You, Dad!
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It is sad. I really like your dad. I miss being able to hear his awesome voice from my yard when he'd sing around your house :) He's really got a set of pipes, that guy. I know my dad will miss him, too. Tell your mom if she needs anything she can ask my parents any time.
I'm sorry, Michelle. I wish I could hug you right now.
Michelle, I didn't know you had a blog! I feel so cheated :) I'm glad I have a new one to check out! Sorry to hear about your father. That's really rough.
Dang! I am so sorry! Hopefully it will be a short time so he can just come home and relax/retire.
So I have been hearing through the parent grapevine that this was in the works. I was trying to think of something uplifting and inspiring to say. We have obviously been through deployments before, but I have failed to think of the catch all make you feel better phrase. Mostly because plain and simple it totally sucks.
Your family will be in our prayers and I hope that you find comfort in knowing that your dad is helping others that do need it.
I have to say I think of your dad literally EVERY Sunday. It is crazy, but I crave having him up there leading and singing with the congregation. I have thought of him for 8 years. He inspired me to know that songs are prayers to the Lord and we need to sing them out with real intent for our Heavenly Father to hear them. I do not have a fabulous voice like your dad, but I have the desire to show others what the hymns are all about. Anyway, i know that Bro Ahern will be doing great things for those in Iraq and I hope that you can find peace in that somewhere. :) Love you Michelle.
Hollie
ps..sorry for the novel, you know I am long winded.
Wow. That would be so hard. My prayers will be with you!
Oh man, your post made me cry a little. My dad is having serious health issues right now. All I want to do is go home to Utah and be with him.....but I freaken can't cos of work. I worry about him so much. I'm sorry that you have to go through this. I feel so bad for your mom too. I'd feel so alone without Adam.
I'm here for ya.
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