A father's last words...

[Siwsan]

22. You've brought tears to my eyes

They say the same sex parent is the strongest role model, for a child. Not for me. It was my Dad. He was the parent who loved me unconditionally. He never failed to show me how proud he was of me, or to tell me how much he loved me. He never made me feel anything other than loved. I now pass that kind of support on to my late sister's children (and now, their children). Dad's great grandchildren will have a strong appreciation for what an amazing man he was.

I lost my mother 4 years ago, February. While I miss her, the biggest parental void in my life was left by my Dad. I always thought he waited until it was just the two of us, in the room, to make his departure. And I'll always cherish the signs I believe he sent to me, that he was now happy, healthy, and in a good place.