I wish I could address everyone individually, but just know that I have read every post here, and all your words have meant so much, I cannot explain how lifted my spirt feels. The wound is still fresh, but I also feel like the healing has begun. Tonight, the whole family went out to get ice cream, just like my dad wanted. By pure happenstance, we ended up with an extra empty chair at our table, but it didn't feel empty at all. Thank you all. As one does at these times, I've been going over all my pictures with my dad, and in every one, I could see the love, but this is my favorite.