Happy New Year!

Happy Birthday to my Dad!  I tell you every year how much I love you and that you are my hero.  This year is no different.  I love you.  You have always been my hero.

I'm officially a Registered Health Information Technician.  RHIT - my credentials.  I think back.  I had broken my collarbone and had been unable to ride for almost nine months.  My best friend going back to high school passed away.  I felt compelled to make a change in my life.  Horses and riding were still and are still my passion. But in that summer my life went in a new direction.  I'm so happy to have made the decision to go to school and get at least my Associate Degree. It brought me closer to you Dad. And it improved my life.  Not only via education, but through the wonderful new friends I made. 

Hrrumph

Like I said - Hrrumph.

Duh!

So you know what is on my mind?  All the time?
How much I love my dad and miss him.
We talked every night down in his office. 
While I know he is with me and I try to do what we talked about, I'm lost and powerless to carry on in the way he asked me to. I don't want him to be disappointed in me.  I know he isn't.
I only wish I could fight the fight and carry on with his work and intentions.
I'll take care of Mom, and our house, our home.I'll do my best.
I love you so much Dad.  You have always been my hero. 
I need  you more than ever.