Happy New Year Dad! It’s 2014!! Even though you are not here with us in the flesh your spirit still lives on. I would have never thought that 2013 would have been the last time that I would have heard your voice to wish me a Happy New Year! These past few days I have been able to just sit with a peace of mind and know that you are in a better place. You are in Heaven where we all desire to be. I know that you are rejoicing and that you and Patrick are smiling down upon us. These past few days without being able to talk to you have been hard. I know that you were the Rock of our family. You came in and took a task that was greater than you but God graced you with the ability to be able to handle us. I miss being able to call you and talk to you, I miss your hugs, I miss your smiles and you laughter. I miss knowing that regardless you would have my back and that even when we disagreed with one another you would still express your love. You did not always agree with what I did in life but you always showed your love. Your love was always demonstrated and remained genuine at all times. I never once questioned if you loved me. Now that you are gone as a family we are struggling to stay connected. The bond was been broken the day you were called home to be with Our Heavenly Father. You were the glue that held us together and God graced you to be able to do it for many years. Continue to smile down upon us, continue to sit amongst us and have conversations with us one on one, continue to be our Angel. I love and miss you Dad!!