I know many of you have lost loved ones. I've received emails from quite a few discussing their loss and speaking about the impact of some of my writing with relation to their loss. I want to take this opportunity to say that your courage in speaking up and reaching out is a great inspiration to keep doing it myself. I see how many of you have moved forward and are making the most out of your life and that brings a smile to my face. It's incredibly inspiring to see people "rise above" - as it's said most often.
Truth be told -- I didn't know how to handle Father's Day.
Father's Day, like most other occasions in my household, was always a very big deal. Even though we should spend each and every moment remembering and appreciating the people in our lives - it's still quite comforting to have one special day when we devote it to that one person.
I know I should have given a proper dedication to a man who has been a great inspiration in my life; a man who helped me reach my goals and encouraged me every step of the way; a man who's dream of holding my first novel sadly could not be realized in his presence.
But sometimes, the strongest and most heartfelt dedication is... well...it's silent.
Sometimes there are no words to describe the sorrow that one still feels. Instead you hope your loved ones understand your silence.
--N
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