One year today.
It's still hard for me to believe. How long will I say that?
After a year, I don't cry in libraries, or grocery stores anymore. Mostly at home, with a thought, or memory, or Christian pointing to a family picture and saying "PopPop!" Or when posting on my blog and realizing how infrequently I type the name 'PopPop' anymore.
After a year, last-year-at-this-time memories have faded; happy memories have moved in.
After a year, it's still hard. It's still overwhelming. It's still sad.
After a year, I cannot watch this clip without crying.
A year has passed, and I still have a deep longing to see my Dad again.
Wow- very sweet, and I'm sure bittersweet video. Brings tears to my eyes as well knowing how hard that must be for you. Thinking of and praying for you during this season.
Posted by: Desta | November 07, 2008 at 12:28 PM
I just prayed and thanked God for your dad's life and how much he loved you and your family!
Posted by: Renee | November 07, 2008 at 01:13 PM
Hello Megan, it's Heather, Desta's friend. Your post today was so very moving and I cannot imagine how your heart must feel. I am praying for you today. Thank you for sharing this wonderful video.
Posted by: Heather Wheeler | November 07, 2008 at 02:14 PM
Just watched the video. Boy, do I miss him! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Bill Lennartz | November 08, 2008 at 01:18 AM
Remembering last year at this time for you....thank you for sharing it again with us!
Posted by: liz Davies | November 09, 2008 at 08:31 PM
i'm crying with you. and missing him and Papa. it doesn't always seem real...
Don't you just wish we could stay in that happy childhood phase when everyone was here and we didn't worry about much of anything?
Posted by: Beth | November 09, 2008 at 08:54 PM
It's a beautiful video. I am so glad you have the memories and pictures that you have. It's been a tough year.
Posted by: ReNee | November 10, 2008 at 10:17 AM
Megan... thinking of you and your family still... wishing for you a smile.
Posted by: Christina | November 11, 2008 at 01:44 AM
What a sweet testimony your dad had. We're lifting each of your family members up in prayer. Wish I could give you a hug.
Posted by: Ashley Lee | November 11, 2008 at 07:42 AM