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When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive; to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love."
Marcus Aurelius

Just back from a weekend with my family in Michigan to celebrate the life of my dad with a big party. We also planted a tree in his honor.

From right to left: the tree, Rose, my sisters and me, Mom and Aunt Kathy (Dad's sister)

It was an emotional weekend but my dad would have loved his party. I lost it when I walked into the room to see all of the pictures of him. My niece, Ryder, put together a beautiful slide show that played continuously. Lots of tears. I miss him.