My dad died five years ago next month. He's been on my mind a lot lately and I've really been missing him.
He was a special man...one of those people that everyone loves, someone who had a joke for anyone he met. A kind word for everyone, too. He was excited about life and loved the little things. I can still see the excitement in his eyes as he listened to the simplest happening in your life. He was so great.
So five years later...am I a different person? You bet I am. Losing someone like that makes you do a whole lot of soul searching. In some ways I'm more quiet, more thoughtful. I've come to embrace life, to let go of the little things. I appreciate things more now because he did, and I try to enjoy life the way he enjoyed life. I think of it as letting go of the small stuff...you know the old saying.
Anyway, I'm just wondering if you have anyone in your life that made a difference in who you are? I'd love to hear your stories.