Gone But Not Forgotten

Posted by Shelia on Nov 4th, 2009 | 5 comments

I will never forget hearing two words, “Daddy’s gone” on the phone at 1:25 a.m. on November 4th 13 years ago. Sometimes it seems like yesterday and then other times it seems like an eternity since I last saw you alive.

angelia says:

November 5, 2009 at 7:43 am

So ironic that you would mention this, just minutes ago I wrote an article about missing my mother….Bless You!

angelia

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Valerie says:

November 5, 2009 at 12:48 pm

Hi Ms Shelia,

Loving the picture of your dad! It captures so perfectly that youthful confidence and his gaze seems to stretch towards his future with a hopeful heart. What a great legacy he has left you, and I find it no wonder that though he is gone he is not forgotten. He lives on in you forever lady. Thank you for sharing him with the rest of us.

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Lashonda Silver says:

November 5, 2009 at 6:18 pm

I know the feeling. Reflecting while looking at pictures is my favorite release.

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Shelia says:

November 5, 2009 at 6:31 pm

Angelia, time heals but feelings never truly disappear do they?

Valerie, thanks. If I ever scan the picture of him holding me when I was a baby, I’ll post it.

LaShonda, I only regret I don’t have any video of him.

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Rhonda McKnight says:

November 5, 2009 at 6:46 pm

Shelia,

I can’t think of anything to say other than that I’ve prayed for you. I can only imagine how difficult it must be. You take care and be encouraged that he’d be so very proud of you. You are his legacy.

Love,

Rhonda

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