I’m sitting on our back porch tonight — listening to the crickets sing and thinking about Dad.
Today would have been his 80th birthday and I miss him.
41. Epilogue: “Fly, Steady, Fly”
I’d committed to writing 40 stories about Dad leading up to the first anniversary of his death. This epilogue (#41) complete what has been a truly holy endeavor for me. Forty Steady Stories…Plus 1.
40. No Doubt about It
Today is the first anniversary of Dad’s passing. I’d committed to writing 40 stories about him as this day approached. Forty Steady Stories.
39. The Dance
Today is 1 day from the first anniversary of Dad’s passing. I’ve committed to writing 40 stories about him as that day approaches. Forty Steady Stories.
38. Steady Proverbs and Pop-Up Books
Today is 2 days from the first anniversary of Dad’s passing. I’ve committed to writing 40 stories about him as that day approaches. Forty Steady Stories.
37. Letting Go
Today is 3 days from the first anniversary of Dad’s passing. I’ve committed to writing 40 stories about him as that day approaches. Forty Steady Stories.
36. Out of the Silence
Today is 4 days from the first anniversary of Dad’s passing. I’ve committed to writing 40 stories about him as that day approaches. Forty Steady Stories.
35. Levi's — Cash Gift
Today is 5 days from the first anniversary of Dad’s passing. I’ve committed to writing 40 stories about him as that day approaches. Forty Steady Stories.
34. Big Picture Luncheon
Today is 6 days from the first anniversary of Dad’s passing. I’ve committed to writing 40 stories about him as that day approaches. Forty Steady Stories.
33. God... Why?
Today is 7 days from the first anniversary of Dad’s passing. I’ve committed to writing 40 stories about him as that day approaches. Forty Steady Stories.
32. Cancer
Today is 8 days from the first anniversary of Dad’s passing. I’ve committed to writing 40 stories about him as that day approaches. Forty Steady Stories.
31. The GBH @ Hudson’s
Today is 9 days from the first anniversary of Dad’s passing. I’ve committed to writing 40 stories about him as that day approaches. Forty Steady Stories.
30. Depth of Field
Today is 10 days from the first anniversary of Dad’s passing. I’ve committed to writing 40 stories about him as that day approaches. Forty Steady Stories.
29. Laughter and Tears
Today is 11 days from the first anniversary of Dad’s passing. I’ve committed to writing 40 stories about him as that day approaches. Forty Steady Stories.
28. Doors and Roads
Today is 12 days from the first anniversary of Dad’s passing. I’ve committed to writing 40 stories about him as that day approaches. Forty Steady Stories.
27. In-seine Fishing
Today is 13 days from the first anniversary of Dad’s passing. I’ve committed to writing 40 stories about him as that day approaches. Forty Steady Stories.
26. 3 x 5 Cards
Today is 14 days from the first anniversary of Dad’s passing. I’ve committed to writing 40 stories about him as that day approaches. Forty Steady Stories.
25. Break-in at Brookstone
Today is 15 days from the first anniversary of Dad’s passing. I’ve committed to writing 40 stories about him as that day approaches. Forty Steady Stories.
24. The Best Man said WHAT!?!?
Today is 16 days from the first anniversary of Dad’s passing. I’ve committed to writing 40 stories about him as that day approaches. Forty Steady Stories.
23. Letting Go of the Dream
Today is 17 days from the first anniversary of Dad’s passing. I’ve committed to writing 40 stories about him as that day approaches. Forty Steady Stories.