I forgot…

It was not until I saw the date while paying bills that I realized you were gone again. Another year has passed.

The past year has been the happiest year of my life. Steven and I got married and life has been full and busy ever since. And to our great joy I am a mom; you are a grandfather…

Another year of not wanting to think of you when I am alone and laughing at dead dad jokes when we are all together. I still need to go on that fishing trip we were planning, but my future fishing buddy is going to be way cuter than you.

LD is doing really good and has been making career moves. I think you are really proud of the man he is.

P is still on the go and I often do not know what state he is in.

LS ditched the library and has been adventuring more. She has been a lot of fun to hang out with.

JB has been happier and has been a really good friend to me.

S is almost through with her A.A. and the punk is somehow not four anymore.

JL got her first job and has been traveling. She has been hanging out with the “other type of sisters” more and really enjoying volunteering. 

M is still an incredible artist. Her thoughtfulness and deep conversations are a joy to witness and participate in.

RC has been a better sister than I. She is not little anymore.

RG is dramatic, sweet, and loving. She has taken really good care of me when we visit.

Steven has been making major changes in his career and has been an incredible spouse. He is the greatest to have at my side as a husband and now as a father to our child.

I am doing well. I seem to have inherited a lot of mom’s pregnancy struggles, but have been happy and healthy despite the unceasing symptoms. I am blessed to be at home everyday and have been able to start up some of my old hobbies again.

Our little Blessing (dedicated to Our Lady Star of the Sea, “Stella Maris”) is growing and will soon be wiggling outside of the womb. We are all so excited to see her little face and kiss her tiny toes. I wish she could feel your hug and hear your giggle.

I love and miss you, Dad!

J.M.J.