[colleenj]

I lost my dad 2 1/2 years ago but I was oh so blessed to have him for as long as I did. He taught me to believe in myself, depend on myself but always be willing to give to others, if you had the opportunity to help someone else- do it, work hard, be loyal, and that family comes first.
Some of my earliest childhood memories are of him reading to me every night. He loved to read and taught me to love books as much as he did. I still think of him (and thank him) when I read every night. Not a day goes by when I don't miss him but I have fond memories and laugh at how much I have become like him (especially when I hear myself say something he always said!).