*hugs* I know how hard it is. I do believe a part of him still lives in your heart, and that are a better person for having loved him, and having lost him.

That has been my experience.

I am sorry for your loss.

Thanks Rori, I do appreciate the support.

Dealing with the loss gets easier with each passing day, but I still wanted to do something to mark Bill’s birthday. It’s the sort of tribute he would’ve harassed me about for being such a sappy guy, but deep down he would’ve appreciated the sentiment. Even if it did make him want to gag.

I had intended to light a candle for him yesterday when we got home from my folk’s place, but we got caught up in doing last-minute chores around the house and by the time we settled down enough for me to remember my intention it was time for bed. So, this will have to do for now.

Les - I agree with Rori. As long as Bill is in your heart he will always live.  I totally understand my friend...I miss my dad and there isn’t a day that goes by that something doesn’t remind me of him.

Very nice. {sniff}

You’re a good guy.

Shhhh! Not so loud! You’ll ruin my reputation!

I’m so sorry, Les.  You know, I think of Bill often.  Here I didn’t even know him, and I think of him.  That’s because, through your words, I feel as if I’d met him, and I am truly sad he is gone.  I wish I had read this on Sunday so I could’ve whispered a “happy birthday” on the breeze for him.  Ah well ... a couple days late is okay, right?

Absolutely.

I had wanted to get an entry up earlier in the day about it, but the server issues our hosting service was having made it impossible. As it was I barely got that entry up before it became early Monday morning. That’s OK, he was used to me doing things at the last possible minute. Literally.