tle with his cancer, I have had a lot of time to reflect
on my life. I have only in recent years become a better
version of myself. For many years, I hung on to resent-
ment, negativity, and held grudges like no other. I am
thankful that I have grown to the point that I can let go
of what doesn’t serve my greater purpose. Letting is go
didn’t mean that I didn’t remember though. My dad and
I have always been close, but we have had our share of
issues. Sometimes those issues resulted in us not talking
for weeks, even months. When the reality of my father
facing death hit me, I started to reflect on our relation-
ship. I can’t even remember why we fought.
Although I am deeply sad and devastated that my dad
will be leaving me soon, he has given me so many ways
to grow and become the best version of myself. We
started praying together and this is something I will
continue. I need God to get me through not only the
bad, but the good. The greatest lesson is that love is all
that matters. Love yourself, love your people, love your
life. Life is too short to be anything other than happy
and loved.
Dad, thank you for being the very best dad you were
able to be. I love you more than words and will miss you
like crazy. I am not quite sure how to live without you,
but I am sure you and God will guide me. I hope I have
made you proud and will continue to make you proud.
Till next month, stay positive and empowered. Much
love.
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