It has been a few years now since you have passed, but it feels like a lifetime. The only time I get to see you is in my dreams. I miss the way you would light up when you were in a good mood. I miss your loud booming laugh when you watched something funny on TV. I miss you telling me how proud you were of me. I miss driving in the car with you and watching you get mad at all the other drivers. I miss how interested you were in nature, in bugs, in life. I miss building sandcastles on the beach with you. I miss coming downstairs to the smell of your cooking. I miss hearing the garage when you would come home from work. I miss when you would hug me and tell me you loved me. I miss watching you using the same coffee mug over and over again. I miss shopping for you for your birthday, Father's Day and holidays. I miss you cuddling with the dog. I miss your warm presence in a room, but what I truly miss is you.
