I wonder when it will feel completely normal...
Emily: "Doesn't anyone ever realize life while they live it? Every, every minute?"
Stage Manager: "No. Saints and poets, maybe; they do some."
Our Town, Thornton Wilder
One year ago today, Dad, my life changed forever as I knew it. I don't know if you were a poet, but I do believe you were some version of a saint. Thank you for now helping me realize life while I live it. Because of you, I have reexamined everything.
We all still miss you. I think you visit Camille sometimes, and I am jealous.
But I know you are experiencing right now exactly what you deserve, and nothing makes me happier.
I am still so glad we all celebrated your last birthday with a huge bash, even though your health was deteriorating. Because your health was deteriorating.
And I am glad you and Mom found the love of your lives.
And I am glad I got to be your daughter and experience what being loved just for existing feels like.
Love you.
Stage Manager: "No. Saints and poets, maybe; they do some."
Our Town, Thornton Wilder
One year ago today, Dad, my life changed forever as I knew it. I don't know if you were a poet, but I do believe you were some version of a saint. Thank you for now helping me realize life while I live it. Because of you, I have reexamined everything.
We all still miss you. I think you visit Camille sometimes, and I am jealous.
But I know you are experiencing right now exactly what you deserve, and nothing makes me happier.
I am still so glad we all celebrated your last birthday with a huge bash, even though your health was deteriorating. Because your health was deteriorating.
And I am glad you and Mom found the love of your lives.
And I am glad I got to be your daughter and experience what being loved just for existing feels like.
Love you.