The Purpose of this Blog:

1. To turn tears into smiles for myself and others
2. To weave memories into a picture of my father for my son – he deserves to really know his grandfather
3. To remind others find joy in their memories and offer a platform for sharing the “little things” with others

From a previous blog entry:

Every day I notice something small that I wouldn’t have if not for my father’s influence. Maybe it is the song I sing to my son at night, or a recipe of his that I now use for my family. No matter what it is, no matter how small, I want to acknowledge it and remind myself to smile when I think of my Daddy rather than cry. I want to write all of it down so that my son can create a picture in his mind of who his grandfather was. In short, this blog is my way of turning grief into pleasant new memories for my son, and keeping my father’s memory alive.

While this blog is dedicated to my own amazing father, I’d like to acknowledge the unsung heroes of the lives of anyone willing to share a story. I hope that you will!