I had a few glasses of Bushmills tonights and more than a few toasts were raised to my dad. Some wonderful conversations with the folks I've worked with on the ship over this cruise.
On the way back to my cabin a few tears shed missing my dad. Still a bit red eyed and weepy. He was a great guy with faults, and with a great sense of humor. I think what I'm missing is the plans I had in my head to hang out with him as he became an old man. He wasn't perfect by far, and I had plenty of clashes with him, but in the end he did right by me, and I miss in ways that physically hurt.
Right now I need to pack so that I can be ready to clear customs on the ship at 6:45 am.
Much love to you, ND. I know it's so hard, and I am so glad to hear about who your dad was as a person.
Thank you again.
I actually managed to get some sleep last night, eventually.
Still teary today. I guess it'll take time.
On the way back to my cabin a few tears shed missing my dad. Still a bit red eyed and weepy. He was a great guy with faults, and with a great sense of humor. I think what I'm missing is the plans I had in my head to hang out with him as he became an old man. He wasn't perfect by far, and I had plenty of clashes with him, but in the end he did right by me, and I miss in ways that physically hurt.
Oh sweetheart. Dammit, I want to be there. I'm glad you had good people to toast him tonight. Love you.
ETA: At least I'll finally be able to actually talk to you again tomorrow, albeit on the phone. I know it isn't much, but it's something.
{{{{Shir}}}} I'm sorry for your loss. Goodnight sweet Lou, a flight of angels wing thee to thy rest.
{{Shir}} What a lovely dog, Lou was. Give an extra hug to your father, because it sounds like you ate in the sam place despite your differences. and one extra one for your sister. She took charge which gave you space.
Matt sends love and peace ma ~~~ your way, too.
Sigh. It's midnight, the movers are supposed to be here at 9AM, and I am nowhere near packed. As of right now, my plan is to tell them "ignore everything in a closet". I fear that'll take me forever to move after they're done, but at least it'll be POSSIBLE for me to move everything in closets (but seriously...I have a lot of closet space. It's going to take a LOT of car trips. Eek.)
I fear Meara is living my near future. Only I can't do car loads between the two places. Yikes. Ya. I should be packing. Alas, I'm sitting on my ass watching tv.
Dear omnis: I AM the ghost of Christmas future! Start packing!!
