hey CP
i've had a really crappy crappy week. my dad has had some up and downs with his health over the last few years and on friday we got some brutal news. he likely only has 8 weeks tops before he passes away, possibly a lot sooner - so that really really sucks. i sure hope we get to celebrate his 74th birthday later next month.
i'm so thankful that my parents are in town (kelowna) so my wife and i and our two kids can see them often.
i'm wondering for those who have been thru a similar situation, what did you do to prepare? and if a parent's passing was unexpected/sudden are there things you wish you had time to do?
i'm currently in the process of writing my dad a letter telling him how much i love him, sharing lots of great memories we've had together and just reaffirming to him how proud i am of him and how his influence has shaped me into the man i am today - holy crap that is a hard letter to write when you can barely see the computer screen thru all the tears in your eyes.
my wife had the idea of taking him to the mall so we could buy my mom a piece of jewelry (she loves jewelry - but not in a snobby showy way - stuff from the heart.) i think it would be another awesome way for my dad to tell her he still loves her with all his heart after 50+ years of marriage
we've also asked him to write a note/short letter to each of our kids that we can share with them when they are older. Jordan is 4 in march and Matthew just turned 18 months - both are too young to grasp what is currently happening and it breaks my heart that my kids won't really know their grandpa. i was very blessed to have all my grand parents until i was well into my 30s
so yea. i would appreciate any suggestions/ideas you have. i want to be able to enjoy the time i have left with him as much as possible.
thanks
chris
we did a bit of a photo shoot this afternoon.... (photos to cherish!)
