Edward LeZotte 1937-2004

So, tomorrow is the third anniversary of my father's passing. As many of you know, it was a little more difficult than with my mother's (three years this past August) as she went suddenly and Dad, well, we had to make the decision.

In no way is the decision ever easy; the doctors are very candid with you about what will happen and all illusions of a peaceful drifting away as the monitors flatline are totally shattered. We know what our dad wanted and we made the decision really quickly (which surprised the doctors because there are three of us and usually at least one member of the family dithers) and we waited. He--and we--were blessed with the fact that it only took one day.

Me and Dad, we had some hard times together. I mean, really, really difficult times between the two of us, like beyond the telling of it, as many of you know. But I was also extremely close with him, and I loved him and I miss him so fiercely.

( How to Save a Life lyrics )

Peace, Ghani

A Christmas wish?

Okay, I never do this, I never ask for anything of my flist that costs money, but the simple fact is this: I need my 100 user pics back! Ack! I'm addicted to icons and not being able to upload any new ones or use any of my old ones, I am begging of any one on my flist: All I want for Chrristmas is not, in fact, my two front teeth, but more user pics. I could use the cheer.

Hugs to all!

Peace on Earth, Ghani