Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Mike is my dad, he married my mom (Linda) December 11, 1975 and divorced in 1988. I learned of my dads passing by the Courier Standard shortly after moving back home to NY from Arizona. I am his only daughter and I had to learn of his death from the newspaper. My father and I had a falling out 30 years ago and I regret getting to say good bye to him. I will always remember my grandfather (Boy Scouts Cub Master) and my dad taking the boys to the Yankee games. I was the only girl on the bus with all these boys. I remember my dad not allowing me to sit with the boys since I was a girl, over protective father. My father wasn't the perfect dad and did not deserve the father of the year award. Everyone thinks my father was this great man and he wasn't, if only they all knew the truth. I only wish I had one last visit with him to tell him how I feel. Its funny how my dad married his first wife Linda and his second wife Linda. It is also funny how my dad has a grand-daughter from his daughter named Kayla and a step-granddaughter named Kayla. My dad would be honored to know his grandson Michael who was named not only after my husband but my father too.
Dad I forgive you for everything you have done to mom and I. I am sorry daddy I didn't get to say good bye to you, I miss you very much and love you very much. I have been struggling with your death since I read it in the paper. You would be so proud of me daddy in how I turned out and have become very successful in my career, goals and accomplishments. Dad you can rest in peace now, I forgive you. I have so much I want to say and talk to you about dad and I can't your not here. Life isn't fair. Your grandson Michael is 23 will be 24 in January and your grand-daughter is 21 will be 22 in March.
I want to share pictures of my fathers grandchildren and me. I wish my dad had a chance to meet them and get to know them, they are the love of my life. I am blessed each and everyday to have my son and daughter in my life. I wish they had a chance to get to know you dad. I only hope they have a chance and opportunity to me Aunt Nancy, Uncle Paul and cousin Mark one day. I think they would love Aunt Nancy as she was always one of my favorite aunts.
Rest in peace now dad and know I love you.
Your daughter always and forever,
Terina Claven