My special Dad, I owe you a much deserved apology, for it has been too long since I last visited this site and left a contribution. I am so sorry I have allowed time to pass without calling in here. Of course that is not to say I have not thought of you, on the contrary. Every day, every moment in time without you seems like a painful,sorrowful,tortured eternity. It's true. The profound impact you had on not just my life but, all those around you is enourmous. It is indeed a great void, an emptiness a deep wound that simply doesnt heal, the passing of time does nothing to diminish the loss, the hurt,the endless tears. Of course, there are moments when we talk of you remembering with such fondness some moment we shared, and we laugh, we smile and just for that brief moment, it is like yesterday when we had you near. Stephen has some news for you Dad, and he will share it with you here when he is able too. He misses you so much, you two shared a very specail bond, and so sadly you were taken from him when he was still so young. I know you walk with him Dad,he loves you and misses you, I know your going to be so very happy and proud when you hear his news!!! If it is God's will, please keep watch over Mom. She is so frail and very fragile now Dad, we all worry about her so much. It is more evident each day just how much she misses you and loves you still. I pray you know I did come to you that last night, I truly did. I'm so so so sorry I was too late, but I was there. I failed you, I know you asked for me, and now it is I who asks for you. For a moment, even a brief moment. I love you so much, I'm so lucky you were (still are) my Dad. I miss you, and always I think of you and I always carry you in my heart. God Bless Dad, lots of love your Sally xxxxx