Dave S
Dad:
The stock market’s “Triple Witching Hour” has nothing on June 2026 for me…….. More than 11 years after your passing, this month brings the mixed emotional bag of your 100th birthday, Father’s Day, and Mom’s first Yahrzeit, along with the highly-anticipated arrival of our first grandchild (and your second great-grandchild) - - all in quick succession.
As the “distractions” and duties of the past year plus slowly dissipate and are replaced by daily living, more and more, I find myself reminiscing and searching for information and answers about my ancestors to pass on to my growing family as well as fill in the blanks I regret never having had the time or opportunity to discuss with you and Mom. I expected sorrow and pain to pop up at random times after you passed, whenever I was triggered by a memory or my inability to just call or visit with both of you and share everyday life events and special news. But I was caught off-guard by the regrets as well.
I’ve been combing thru files, binders, boxes, albums, and more the past few days, and have been fortunate to have re-discovered some cherished family histories, letters, pictures, etc. But that also means unearthing many items which I initially put aside to review later after you passed and I turned my focus to helping Mom afterwards, only to lay dormant as Mom later experienced her own issues. Before the window closed with Mom, I was only able to barely skim the surface of everything I’d saved to discuss with her. Looking thru them now has helped answer some questions, but also highlight so many holes in my view of the tapestry that made up your & Mom’s lives, as well as those who came before you.
I’m glad there’s still everything saved to go through more at my leisure, but will always regret never having made the most of the opportunity to sit and discuss everything I wish I could have with you and Mom.
I hope the two of you have been re-united and sharing eternal peace and love with each other. I miss you both so much.
Love, Dave