Today is the 10th Anniversary of my Dad's passing. A somber day in my life to be sure and the sting of that morning has not dulled as time has passed. Every May 21st since that morning I have marked the day the best way I knew how. My Dad always told me....."Do what makes you happy"......simple words it seemed when he said them but after his passing they rang in my ears just as if he had spoken them to me. I go fishing on the 21st of May. It is what makes me happy and the quiet time affords me the opportunity to reflect and to remember my Father. It is a day I would be unable to work or do much else without being distracted by the events of the date so I take the day off if need be, find a favorite spot and I fish and I am grateful for having had such a wonderful Father. He is so very missed.
