He would have been 57 today…

Two weeks before my father left, my mother and I sat outside on the shores of Lake Michigan talking about the future as Michael and Sabrena ran circles around us giggling. We both voiced how we hoped the day would be coming soon that my dad could just Enjoy. He had worked so hard…poured his blood, sweat, and tears into building the company he loved so much. The man carried so many people, solved so many problems, and dedicated himself to so many causes. For once, I wanted him to be able to relax, reap rewards for all of his accomplishments, and just simply Enjoy. He shared so much good in his life…it was his turn. I wanted this so badly for him.

Little did I know that someone was listening and our prayers were answered. Not in a way that I had ever, in a million years, imagined they would be or hoped they would be. But they were answered and in his new life he does not have an age. He knows not of time or pain or stress…He only knows Happy and when I think of it that way…well…I think he’s incredibly lucky.

Happy Birthday Papa…

* The cupcakes Michael made all by himself (with a little help in the frosting area.) He poured and mixed and cracked and whipped…all while wearing his “Chef Michael” apron from the Big Dog himself. He was so proud of them and I was so proud of him. How amazing are they?” *

Doublefold:

Because my nights are her days and my days her nights…today is the 5th across the world. So, my heart is aching for more reasons than one.
How I thought of you all today. And Sweet Ava.
I longed it were different for you.

…and I wished her wind for her wings…

Luvs Sheye.

K x

* And so she got cupcakes too. I hope you trust me in saying that they are indeed delicious and Super Princess worthy. If the space between wasn’t, I would’ve given them to you today…pink sprinkles and all. *