I wanted to thank you all for the hugs and support. It's helped so much to read your messages. I've had performances of 'Salome' this weekend to help me focus on something besides my grief and my family's. And the outpouring of support and love from my friends far and near has been such a comfort.
My dad's obituary appeared in the Tacoma News Tribune today and it's here:
Gerald SmithMom wrote it and the picture is the most recent taken of him, in his bib overalls, the flag in the background (he was retired Air Force). Services will be on Thursday the 30th with full military honors.
As for me, I'm doing okay. I have my moments of sadness, but there's been laughter among the tears. Exactly the way my dad would have wanted it.