You did so much... You went through so much... You are loved so much...

 You were there to pick me up when I fell, or broke my arm.You were there to take me to my first father daughter dance. You bought me my first corsage. You even taught me how to slow dance. You went to all my church events even though you were not a member. You taught me how to play baseball. You taught me how to love football. You took me to my first cheer competition. You are the one who found a way for me to keep doing jujitsu. You are the one who taught me how to properly punch. You would take your time to help me with my fundraisers. You taught me to do whatever I want and to not listen to what other people say. You hardly missed any of my performances or games. You showed me how important it was to work for what you want. You taught me to do things for myself. You taught me I could make basically anything out of wood. You taught me how to tile. You taught me how there is always a way.You supported me in all my dreams. You knew I could do it even when I didn't. You always watched after me and protected me. You watched out for me and thought what would be best for me.

  You spent 21 years watching over, providing, taking care of, and loving us. This past summer we got to be in your shoes and took care of you. As we did that I starting thinking on how much I took for granted. You were always so willing to do anything and these past couple of months you just couldn't. The cancer took over. Even though you have taken care of me for 21 years, it was nice to repay it even if it wasn't even close to a year. That last week it was hard for me to understand how you couldn't do anything. You couldn't take your pills by yourself, you couldn't sit up by yourself, and you couldn't talk. I couldn't wrap my mind behind it because you have been so strong and so independent my whole life. Not letting anyone do anything for you. You were always there helping others. It was hard to realize that the cancer did get the win over you physically. You hid it so much for so long. Once you couldn't hide it anymore, you finally showed us how bad it was. Thank you for finally letting us repay you for all the times you helped and took care of us. On August 24, 2013 I awoke to auntie april and mom saying that you were gone. The cancer finally took the win. Heavenly Father took you home to heaven. He took you out of the pain the cancer put you in. He embarrassed you and told you the pain was over.

  You spent 46 years on this earth. 21 of those years was being a husband and a father. Now you still get to be there for us. Not really the way we want but you will be there. You will see Riley graduate, Austin and Riley go on their missions, all three of us get married, watch your grandchildren grow, and so much more. You can still warn us of what's on the road ahead. You can still watch over mom and comfort her. Its not the way I wanted or thought would happen but maybe if I remember that you are still watching over me it will get easier... I just miss you. One day I will see you again. Until then I will remember what I learned from you and remember that you are always with me. I love you daddy. Enjoy heaven and playing catch with Lucky.

Families are Forever <3