Dad & Memorial Day

May has always been a busy month, but for some reason, it's really gotten to me this year. 

My grandparents' anniversary was May 3rd. They would've been married 82 years. They were married almost 55 years when Grandpa died.  May 3rd is also my cousin's birthday and the day we buried my Grandma.  May 9th is my best friend's birthday. May 20th is my Grandpa's birthday. May 28th is my Dad's birthday.  Then, Memorial Day. This year, it's observed the day after Dad's birthday.

It'll be 11 years in July that Dad's been gone. The pain isn't debilitating like it used to be, but there are days that it hits, like he just left us. I know he wouldn't want me (us) to be sad and unhappy, but it's hard some days. I miss him so much. I am so very lucky that I had him for so long, but I am selfish and I want more time. It seems I have more questions that only he can answer. Questions about his parents, about his time in Vietnam, and just needing him to be here. If you still have your parents, don't take them for granted. They won't always be there. And no matter how old you are when you lose them, you feel like an orphan. I am so grateful that I still have my mom.