Dear Dad - Since you passed away on March 13, 2003, there hasn't been a day that I haven't thought about you. I know that it is selfish - especially since you were in such pain for so long. I am happy for you, that you are now in peace. When I went into nursing several years ago, I always thought I would find out some secret way to cure your heart disease. I got out of nursing, because of my fear of watching my patients die. Somehow, I feared seeing my patients die, because I would ultimately have to face your death one day. As strange as this sounds, your passing was one of the most beautiful things I have ever had the opportunity to witness. I was completely in a sound sleep on the cot near your bed, when I felt an icy cold feeling moving up from my feet to the top of my head. It actually woke me up from a deep sleep. I walked into the hospital bathroom, and when I came out, I woke up Mom to tell her that your breathing had returned to normal (after 12 hours of cheyenne-stokes breathing). You held out long enough to make it past Tommy's birthday!! You looked so peaceful in your final moments!! I will never forget the 35 years you were the most important man in my life. You really were Dad! There was so much I wanted to say to you in the hospital - but had I even started, I would have completely fallen apart. I know you know how much you meant to me all of these years. I know you now know how much you will always mean. Some strange things have happened since you passed away - and eventhough I have never been one to believe in "stuff from beyond," I am starting to believe you have found a way to get thoughts and ideas to me. Maybe I am just crazy - but I have never experienced craziness with such overwhelming evidence of proof. I love you Dad, and I know we will see each other again. :)

Love, Chris

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