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Major Life Update — Part 5
“My question throughout this journey has been, ‘Am I honoring my dad with my decisions?’ I believe that I am.”
This series was unforeseen but necessary. Although I did not start writing about this journey until I needed to brace myself for what was ahead, it still carries me through all the emotions I’ve felt from the start to the finish. It feels unreal, like a movie unfolding before me. I’ve navigated from anticipatory grief to actual grief, and now it’s time to commemorate my dad’s life with a celebration.
My dad transitioned on July 14, 2024. We braced for it, even as we hoped for a miracle. He was surrounded by love throughout this journey. It’s comforting to think that he’s now reunited with our departed loved ones, looking down on us. His granddaughter was born just months before he transitioned. I shared her photos and told him all about her, even though he could not speak.
I strived to make his journey as comfortable as possible.
Today, August 19, 2024, we commemorate my dad’s life with a celebration, followed by a BBQ, a balloon release, and cake at a nearby park.
Despite feeling overwhelmed by large gatherings, I am approaching today with an…
