Life is precious.

I went to a funeral today... it was the second funeral I have ever been to in my life, both were memorials for lives which ended way too soon.

This event truly affected me. I don't know if it is unresolved emotions from my father's death. I just KNOW what is in store for these girls (age 13 & 17) , and it breaks my heart. Every milestone they achieve will be diminished to some extent because their dad wasn't there to experience it with them: First day at college, graduation, their first job, engagement to that perfect guy, marriage....

SO... my words of advice to Alyssa and Erica: live life to the fullest.... for your dad and cherish the memories you have.