Missing my dad

Hello all,

This week has been a very hard week for me. Part of it is the fact that Father's Day is this Sunday. As long as I have been in Kansas City, my father and I have called each other on Sunday afternoon while we watch the U.S. Open on TV. It was our way of sharing the day together when we were apart. If I had only known that last year would be my last year to be with him. I would have gone up to Randolph and spent the day with him instead of electing to stay in Kansas City. If I only would have known...

I could really have used his advice this week on a number of issues. Dad was always there for me. I could call him anytime and explain what I was up against and what I thought my options were. After listening to everything I had to say, he would either lead me to an answer by giving me a series of questions or let me go down that path of questions without him. Either way, he was always there at the end of the conversation. He was my template. If I came to the same conclusion he did, I felt like I had figured it out on my own. The best complement he could give me at that time was "That is what I would do in this situation". It was his personal stamp of approval. Job well done. I really could have used his help this week though. I just needed him so badly.

I miss you so much Dad. Why did God take you as soon as he did? It isn't fair... It just isn't fair.

I'll see you in my dreams Dad.

-Andy