Today is the 2 year anniversary of my dad’s death. He had lung and liver cancer. It was the most traumatic experience of my life watching him die. Some days I miss him so much I can’t stand it, and some days are just fine. Certain things trigger memories for me: the smell of sawdust he was a carpenter, guitars and classic rock… Some days I just need to talk to him. Days when I know nobody else would understand.

I think today I might get his guitar out and play it a little. That guitar holds my dad’s essence.

Here are some pictures: May 2007, Christmas 2006, Dad in his hippie days.

So back to the original question, have you lost a parent? How do you like to remember him or her? What triggers emotions and memories for you? I’d like to hear your stories.

Topics: parents, children, love, family, emotions, death, sadness