@afrikablr, I am so sorry that you have lost your father, and my heart goes out to you. My father is still living, but my mother passed away almost three years ago. Not a day goes by that I do not think of her, and miss her.

You were very courageous to write about these personal experiences and feelings. I'm sure it was difficult, and many new tears were shed in the process, but it was another step of healing, as well. You have some precious memories with your father, and those are to be treasured forever. It is a gift that you have them.

I've upvoted and resteemed this article as one of my daily post promotions for the @mitneb Curation Trail Project. It will be featured in the @mitneb Curation Trail Project Daily Report for 11 FEB 2018.

Thanks for sharing this with us all!