I’ve always looked up to my dad but now I revere him so much more. He epitomizes strength and “smiling through the pain” better than anyone else I’ve ever known or met. Every time I look at him, I see this flame in his eyes which never dies no matter how bad things get. In fact, it grows stronger day by day and he becomes more of a beacon of light and hope every day.
Sometimes I feel like he stays strong for us. Because Zade and I need him in our lives to guide us and steer us to the right path. And sometimes thats the only thing that keeps him afloat. But now I know that he also fights because of his immense will to LIVE. not just to survive… but THRIVE. Make a difference and make his mark on this earth. He has such a big heart and has acquired such a beautiful mission through this which is to help people with his experience.