Kendra
I miss you every day…..there is not a moment that goes by without a memory or a thought of you. Sometimes I just stop in the middle of what I'm doing and I just find myself crying and wishing you were here. I find myself wanting to call you – like I did EVERY day – except when I was on show site (traveling for work) – I would call you – we'd talk about nothing or something….it didn't matter. Whether it was just to talk about our day, the kids or you giving me advice on something….I just wish I could have those phone calls back. I can still hear your voice…the standard "What's going on" answer when I called… A memory that makes me smile….I was a Senior in High School….I had a flat tire on my little Geo Metro….you decided this was the perfect time for me to learn how to change a flat tire….problem was that it was in my High School Parking lot and the Football Team was finishing up practice! So there we were….you standing over me giving direction….and I was attempting to change a flat tire….while the entire football team (my boyfriend included) was running by staring and snickering. Luckily I didn't embarrass too easily – but it was a little uncomfortable. But to this day – I still know how to change a flat tire and air up my own tires….thanks to you. There are a lot of things I know how to do …..thanks to you. I don't know if I ever thanked you enough….I hope you can hear me now and hear my heart as I thank you every second of every day now. I love and miss you every day Dad. You were always a dad to me….and I am honored to have been your daughter.