September 24

[ivan23]

I'm aware that this comes at a sensitive time for many of my Livejournal friends, so please, feel free to skip if need be.

Comments

[arielstarshadow]

I have to say, and hopefully this comes out right - I was so proud of him (even though I never met him) and your entire family. He left behind a legacy that will help many people (as well as the legacy of you and your sister).

[ivan23]

Thank you so much.

[bryant]

I'm glad you can talk about it. Please, never feel constrained from doing so here on my account.

I hadn't realized, somehow, that your father's chosen date was so close to the day Wyatt took his life. The world, as always, is full of tiny coincidences. Or we construct them through our need to seek order. Either way, it's oddly comforting to me.

We've talked about your father's decision as we worked through our grief. I won't speak for Susan, but I find the two decisions only barely related. Choice is a central theme in my life, and one I am passionate about. I admire your father immensely for making a decision and carrying it out in a way that respected those around him.

[ivan23]

Thank you so much, Bryant.

I think I pulled back on mentions of it the year we lost Wyatt, since it seemed too raw and close; but with some distance I felt okay about posting.

I'm sure my father would agree with your assessment of the situations as well, and I think he would have enjoyed talking with you on any number of subjects.

[bryant]

It would have been a ton more difficult last year, no doubt. But thank you for posting.

[editswlonghair]

I too am proud of your father and your entire family. I hope that someday our politics and our culture evolve to the point where anyone can make this difficult decision for themselves with the same dignity, rationality, support and acceptance.

[ivan23]

Thank you so much. I hope the same, and look forward to the day when we can look back at a job well done.

[emilytheslayer]

I can't believe it's already been three years, that doesn't seem possible. Thank you for continuing to share his story with such passion Ivan, it's important.

[ivan23]

I know, Emily - when I realized it was three years gone I just shook my head.

Thank you so much.

[ivan23]

You know, I know you so little in comparison to many people here, and yet your comments and actions continually lift me up. I can't begin to tell you how much I appreciate it.

Thank you for this, and for all else.