How will we be remembered?
I wondered recently, spurred on by the recent passing of my father on the 27th January.
For a long time we didn't see eye to eye. Well that's to put it lightly. I grew up thinking we were polar opposites. Now as I grow older and more mature I find more of his character in mine.
How I laughed when I found a picture of him with long hair. The same long hair he was constantly making fun of me for.
Now I work in IT software sales, love mountains and fitness, and find his words coming out of my mouth.
Yet we only came to share a mutual respect around three or four years ago. What if his cancer had been more aggressive? It would have been a true shame and left many things unsaid that had saved what was a fragile relationship.
It seems a shame that people die so young but I can at least say we made our peace. I will try to remember the good days and take consolation knowing they were his last
~Fraser
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