From the Loose Leaf Notebook – Reflections on Being a Dad: Bill Merria

Awesome, Gavin! I just stole it!!!

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY to all the Daddies in our CC Family.

I would like to share with you a note my Granddaughter to her Papa (Teddy) about 3 months after he passed. She called me one day from NAU when she was 19, about 3 months after Teddy passed and said I miss Papa so much what can I do and I told her to write him a note. She also put this note in the Western Wall when she went to Israel.

Dear Papa,
I really love you! You are the best man I know in my life. No matter what happens or how the day treats me, I really love you. You have been such a role model in my life I cannot possibly explain how much I look up to you. I hang on to every word when you tell a story, I’ve never known a wiser human being. Everything you tell me I take to heart and I cherish our days together. I have only known you as the most caring Papa any Granddaughter could ask for. I wish there were many more kind hearted people like you.
You helped to raise 4 added Grandchildren in your ways and we are truly better people for it.
I can never tell you enough how much I appreciate you and how much I adore you. So many people have been touched by your heart and mind I feel it will help me knowing that a little part of you is in everyone. I miss you so much……..Love Lexy