Upside down ...

My world and my family's world has even turned upside down in the last 7 days with the passing of my Dad. 

I have said this many times. I am just so sad right now and my heart has broken into a million little pieces. I loved him so very, very much. Yes, he is at peace and I am so happy for that, but I still wish he were still here to hold his hand, kiss his cheek and just be able to tell him that I love him. 

Yes, he was sick. Parkinson's and dementia (Alzheimer's) took his life but will not take his spirit that will always live on inside my heart.  I just really miss my Dad ... but will forever cherish the gift of being able to have him in my life for the past 45 years. 

Hoping the days, months and years ahead will get a little easier ... Just not really seeming possible at this point, but I have been told they will. 

I have included his obituary (it is hard for me to even type that word) so you can get a little glimmer of who my Daddy was:  

http://www.cressfuneralservice.com/obituary/123503/E-Arthur-Prieve/#Obituary 

And another little glimpse:

http://everythingandaracehorse.com/2014/03/20/there-are-people-we-remember/

That's about all I have in me now. This is going to be an extremely tough week, but I am so very fortunate to have an incredible family by my side and have some pretty fantastic friends that are in my life. From the bottom of my heart, thank you!!  

Try to remember that life is good. Enjoy it, love it and be kind to one another.  💗

Here is a photo of my Dad and me at the opening of Grainger Hall. Such a fun night with him!