The End of a Great Journey

Hearts were heavy at our house today. A special and dear friend quietly died in his sleep last night. We are sad for our loss but at 95 and in poor health, he was tired and ready. Quite alive and alert until a few days ago. His passing leaves a huge void our lives.

His life was amazingly full. Full of friends, loved ones, life, experiences, memories... Always an adventurer, he took up scuba diving at age 70. He slowed down not long ago - by going to the office only 6 days a week instead of 7. Successful in business, successful in life. Finding true love twice only to loose them both.

My husband's best friend and father figure. Together the three of us traveled and socialized. We ate together at least 4 nights a week. He told friends we were more a family to him than his own. Wonderful company, we talked about everything. I cooked his favorite pork chops with gravy & biscuits or hubby grilled burgers - he sent us on lovely vacations. He thought that made us even. To him it was.

"His" empty chair in our living room will be a constant reminder of our loss, but the memories and love we shared will live forever in our hearts and minds.