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That hit hard, Lauren. You can feel how much love he poured into people just by the way they showed up for him at his wake. Four hours in line says everything about the kind of man he lived his life as.
Don’t be too hard on yourself for wishing you had done more—we all realize things like that when it’s too late, and it doesn’t take away from the love you gave him while he was here. He knew.
And honestly, I think you’re missing something important—you probably don’t realize how much you already gave him just by being his daughter. I can see the love in his eyes when he looked at you. That kind of pride, that kind of joy… you gave him that every day just by being you. Watching you grow, being proud of you—that was everything to him.
Being a coach while working isn’t easy, and it says so much about his heart. He clearly loved kids and gave so much of himself to them. People like that leave a mark that never goes away.
I truly believe a love like that doesn’t just end. However you see it—whether it’s faith, heaven, or something beyond us—it feels like people who love that deeply are meant for something more. Some souls just shine bright in the time they’re here.
What you just posted is a way you’re continuing to show your love for your father. Keeping his memory alive like this matters more than you probably realize.
One day, we will walk this earth in God’s glory, made whole, and we will know each other again. Your father will feel your love and see how you continued to honor and respect him while he awaits you. For those who believe and have accepted Jesus Christ, that promise of eternal life brings real comfort. Amen.
He sounds like an incredible dad and an even better person. I’m really sorry you’re carrying that loss—I know it doesn’t get easier, you just learn how to carry it.
Sending you love 🤍
2026-04-25 19:18:04