We all have parents, but do we treat them with the up-most respect that they deserve? do we spend enough family time together with them even if we have our own family? if not put your priorities into perspective and realize when they are gone will you have any regrets? i do. and i’m sure u do too…think about it.

It has been 8 yrs since my dad was killed in a hunting accident. I can remember that day like it was yesterday. The events afterwards not so much. At this time I was up at SRU probably up still studying for finals. I had my t-mobile phone still and left it on while i slept on loud. Very much unlike today.  I was watching the news at about 11 on the 5th of December, and heard the story about a hunting accident in Armstrong County. Then I had the strangest dream in which i cannot remember the details but my dad was in it, he wasn’t saying bye but it was very twisted and scary. I woke up at about 8 am to my phone ringing, it was my mom who said hi honey we are here to see you. I knew something wasn’t right as soon as i answered my phone. My mom did hold her composure well though. I went downstairs at Dodds, and my mom, taylor, chris, uncle rick, and suse, and elizabeth were down there. Then my mom or uncle rick can’t remember which said there has been an accident. I didn’t believe it, and then i went from disbelief to shock and stayed in shock until about a month or so later. I couldn’t let anyone out of my sight, called my mom and family and chris about a million times a day.  I had to sleep in the same bed as Chris who thankfully was there for me the whole time and even now when i remember its hunting season and when it is the 6th of december. I will always remember the good times and good memories that my dad made with us all, and if i could give my little sister anything it would be to remember those things more vividly than before.  I love him, and know he is watching down on us. As well as my pap, uncle tom, and gram. Its gonna be a rough day. Just read this and know the reason why.

Rainy days and sad days always get me down. Especially when I have every reason to be happy. Today is one of those days when I just feel so sad and lucky all at the same time.  In December of years gone by we have lost an amazing father, an amazing pap, and a gram that no other could compare too. I feel lucky that I am the direct product of them but sometimes I just want to hear their voice. Today is one of those days. So i think i will be watching home movies to remind myself.