11 Years

Every year as this day comes around, I get to feeling a bit emotional. You see, 11 years ago today I said Goodbye to my Dad.

My Dad was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer in April of 97. Since it's such an aggressive cancer, it took his life in just a few short months. As much as I didn't want to see my Dad go, it was better than watching him suffer through the pain.

Prior to my Dad's death, I was told that if I ever needed him, all I had to do was look to the lighthouse and there he would be. Ever since then, whenever I see a lighthouse, I feel like I am surrounded by my Dad. I feel some sense of security, calmness, I feel my Dad.

Well today when I was visiting a photography board that I visit, I saw a post from a friend of mine. Funny, out of all days to post, she posted her lighthouse images today. This image that she sent to me took my breath away.

So even though my Dad is no longer here in person, I can find peace in the fact that he is always near by.

Christy, thank you posting that image today. You helped put a smile back on my face.

Image by the talented Christy Doyea