10 Years

April 7th, 2025 marked 10 years since my daddy went to Heaven. I cannot believe it’s been a whole decade since he was here on earth. So much has happened in those 10 years that I so wish we could’ve shared with him. I wish he was here to know Zoe and to see the girls grow up. Each year April 7th comes around with so many emotions. It hits different some years but is never easy. This year felt like such a huge anniversary and it was definitely not easy. I’ve heard it said that it hurts so much because of how much love there was and that is so true. I am so grateful we know that we will see him again one day. We miss you so much, daddy!

Zoe, your birthday is a hard day for me because I want to be fully present for you and to celebrate but I am pulled by grief. Your Grampie would have made sure you were spoiled on your birthday, and every time he saw you. It breaks my heart when you say it’s not fair that you never got to meet him. It isn’t fair and I hate that you don’t have memories with him. But, I pray you get to make all kinds of memories with him in eternity!