Cancer steals another life

Just a little while ago, I found out about the passing of yet, another good man.
Doug Hollinsworth was the father to someone I considered a best friend for many years.
Although a decent amount of time has gone by since her & I have been close, my heart still hurts for her. For her mother, her brother & the rest of their family.

The God Damn Cancer strikes again !

It is truly heartbreaking & there are no words that can ever ease the heartache.

Of course when I hear of something like this, especially the loss of a father, I think of you Dad.
This kicks up a lot of different emotions.

The sadness, the loss, the pain, it all comes rushing back.

I wish them peace in this difficult time. I wish them comfort in knowing he is no longer suffering.
But to the person going through this awful time, none of those things can really help.

The loss of a parent is so great. They are the only people who have known you your whole life & love you uncondtionally. They stand by you & support you no matter what.
Well that's what good parents do. And Doug was an amazing father.

I know Kerry's heart is shattered right now. Her entire world turned upside down.

Just as I loved you will everything I had, I know Kerry loved her father just the same.

Here is a family who just a few short years ago, lost their daughter, Kerry & Alex's sister to a very untimely death.

Life just isn't fair.
I'm learning that quickly.

I pray for them.

And I miss you so very much Dad.

Doug was only 63 years old.
I had almost another 20 years with you.
I am grateful for that.