Personal note. Dad is Sick.

[Teleman77]

I'm very sorry to hear about your father. I have a friend who has been battling cancer for 8 years and it has been an up and down battle. I will pray for your dad.

[oldguy]

Very sorry to hear, Steve. Prayers to you and your family in this difficult time. The photos are wonderful, a priceless memory.

[sunvalleylaw]

I just woke up. It is still a little hard to get ahold of on this second morning since he passed. Almost like it should have been a dream one wakes up from. All I know right now is I miss him. But that is not true. I also know how fortunate I am to have had a Dad like mine. The outpouring of love and remembrance from friends and family is truly a testament to him. Doesn't make me miss him less though. Thank you for the continued support!


Oh, and one other thing. Those pictures make me so glad that I decided to start trying to play with Dad, even if I was not very good by comparison (he was really good, the real thing). It was very special to be able to share that with him, on top of everything else.

If any of you have the chance now to share something or connect in any way with your Dad or Mom, or any one else you love, I humbly suggest that you do it.

[Robert****]

Steve, my deepest sympathies during this time of loss.

I know it's not easy. May your memories be your comfort.

[duhvoodooman***]

Very sorry to read of your dad's passing, Steve. My sincerest condolences to you & your family.

[otaypanky***]

My condolences Steve

[DeanEVO_Dude]

Steve,
My heart goes out to you and you family in these trying times. One of the hardest things to do is watch someone you love die from a horible disease, like cancer. My wife pass on October 13, 2010 of that dreaded disease. It is sad to not have her here anymore, and I go thru bouts of missing her deeply, but it was somewhat of a relief when it happend because she was in soooo much pain at the end, and it was not quick. She was diagnosed 5 years ago.

Again, my heart goes out to you and yours.

Sincerely, Scott

[sunvalleylaw]

Thanks DeanEVO.


Well, I am back from my Dad's funeral, and on Friday, graveside services at Tahoma National Cemetary with Naval military honors. Our annual family visit, and a high school reunion, coincided with the timing of those events. It has seemed somewhat surreal at times. There were plenty of remembrances of Dad. We took Mom to that family camp we have always gone to after the funeral, which was good, but hard too. Lots of memories of Dad. The camp was always full of his music, and many are carrying it on in his memory and due partially to his inspiration. I did have the chance to play guitar a fair amount, and even some good jamming opportunities at camp. I was amazed at how kind everyone was. Now, after driving back after the graveside services, it is sinking in that I can't just call him up on the phone week after next.

I have lots of work piled up (being self employed does not include family leave), and am slowly getting back into the swing of things. It is beautiful summer weather here, and we have some fun things on the horizon, plus as I said, lots of work to do. The lawn is amazingly long right now. Thanks all of you for your support.

[Robert****]

Thanks Steve. It sounds like you had a great goodbye. I hope everything goes great for you from now on.

[Katastrophe]

Continued prayers of peace and comfort, Steve.

[stingx]

I just saw the update to this. I'm so sorry to learn of your father's passing. You have my deepest sympathy.

[otaypanky***]

I know what you mean about how it feels to not be able to just pick up a phone and speak with him Steve. My dad died in 1992 and I miss him every day. Especially now reading this, it reminds me how much.
I bet returning home and feeling the back up of work, seeing how long the grass has grown, and other things, have a different sense of urgency about them now. Small potatoes in the big picture ~