(1/20) 3 Years ago today.....

My dad passed away suddenly 3 years ago today. I miss him. Avery was only 4 and still in pre-school. Weston was in 1st grade. Dad and Weston spent the day together just 3 days before he died...I'm so glad he did. My dad died suddenly, no warnings what-so-ever. There are blessings in that...he died surrounded by people he loved...outdoors....on his way to go fishing. He wasn't sick, was never in a hospital...did not have to suffer. What I miss most....he was that person...that one person. He always seemed to understand and never seemed to judge. I'm so sad my kids won't really get to know him, he was worth getting to know. He loved them and they loved him, although I'm not sure how much Avery will remember. She loved to do little tricks for him and say "Atch, Pa, atch". He'd watch her jump or spin...whatever little trick she wanted to show him...over and over. He also loved to play one-potato, two-potato with her...even when she cheated. Weston wanted to be just like Pa...and often wore a hankerchief in his back pocket...just like Pa. Weston still has some of his handkerchiefs, we keep them in baggies to try and hold on to some of the smell. Today was not easy, I just miss my Dad.