This. This is it. “The truth was this: I had always wanted him to love me, speak to me and be there for me in my way and on my terms. But he didn’t speak my language. Therefore, I had to become curious and learn my father’s language.”
Beautiful piece, and I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my father too, a few months ago, and much of what you wrote resonated with me. 'Thank you for all the times' - as you concluded this with - is a perfect summation for me too.
I am so sorry, especially about your loss of your father. My father at the age of ninety three passed away from cancer. Soon it will be four years in August . He went to war at age 15. WW2. He served in a combat or as they would say a grunt in Austria. We are losing a lot of our greatest generation. As a daughter, I am very proud to have had two fathers, who cared about each other served in the same war. Both came home to living their lives to the fullest.
Incredible, yeah. So true about the generational loss. My dad's dad died at 87 in 2000, when I was 17, and my mom's dad died in 2015 at 90 when I was 32. My wife's grandparents are 89, 90 and 99!
This is beautiful. I do miss your dad and his completely unique persona. I started as your mom's friend, but the two coupes became friends, and Jim and I truly miss him.
I'll see your mom tomorrow (California June 2). My best to Britney. Please keep writing about your adventures in Spain. Your dad would have been astounded! And totally proud.
This. This is it. “The truth was this: I had always wanted him to love me, speak to me and be there for me in my way and on my terms. But he didn’t speak my language. Therefore, I had to become curious and learn my father’s language.”
I’m very sorry for your loss. Your father sounds like a great man. How wonderful, for both of you, that you had this time together before he passed.
Thanks, Lee!!
Thank you for sharing your journey with your Father. I also feel like I travelled this journey with Dad as well. The memories last forever. 🙏🫂
Yes 🙌 ❤️
Beautiful piece, and I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my father too, a few months ago, and much of what you wrote resonated with me. 'Thank you for all the times' - as you concluded this with - is a perfect summation for me too.
I'm sorry for your loss as well! Thank you for reading and I'm glad it resonated.
I’m halfway through your memoir. This post gives a lot of context to what already is a great read.
I’m sorry for your loss. I’m terrified of the time when my parents will be gone. Thank you for the honesty here; he was very brave :)
Halfway!! You read fast! Excellent! And thank you :)
I am so sorry, especially about your loss of your father. My father at the age of ninety three passed away from cancer. Soon it will be four years in August . He went to war at age 15. WW2. He served in a combat or as they would say a grunt in Austria. We are losing a lot of our greatest generation. As a daughter, I am very proud to have had two fathers, who cared about each other served in the same war. Both came home to living their lives to the fullest.
Incredible, yeah. So true about the generational loss. My dad's dad died at 87 in 2000, when I was 17, and my mom's dad died in 2015 at 90 when I was 32. My wife's grandparents are 89, 90 and 99!
Michael,
This is beautiful. I do miss your dad and his completely unique persona. I started as your mom's friend, but the two coupes became friends, and Jim and I truly miss him.
I'll see your mom tomorrow (California June 2). My best to Britney. Please keep writing about your adventures in Spain. Your dad would have been astounded! And totally proud.
Fondly,
Fran
Thanks, Fran. I know you're holding down the fort over there! I'm so glad my mom has you and Jim and vice versa! You're a great friend.
Beautiful. Thank you. RIP to your Dad, and all of ours like him.
Amen to that. Thank you :)