I can’t stop crying randomly. I miss you dad. We are taking care of everything back here in the physical world. Full military honors day after tomorrow just like you wanted. The navy knows you as senior chief birkenmeyer. People you grew up with know you as Larry. Recent friends know you as John. I know you as dad. I love you. I can’t promise I will be ok today. But I will be because you worked hard for me, mom, and my brother to have great lives. It’s just going to take a little bit because we miss you so much. I started crying again when I saw your uniform to take over to the funeral home. I will be okay I promise. We don’t get to choose our parents. I really lucked out with you Dad. I can’t wait to see you again on the other side wherever that is and whatever that looks like. But I imagine the other side is completely heavenly. Because you will be there.
