THE DAY I LOST MY BEST FRIEND

This morning at 12:25 am after a long battle with Brain Lymphoma and severe dementia as a result of his treatment.  We went on our first date almost 39 years ago and have been married 36 1/2 years. We certainly had our share of ups and downs but he was truly my best friend. He loved me unconditionally and supported me through everything. I have a lot of regrets but I hope to focus instead on the love and memories we shared. We had some great times together, especially the few years before he got sick as we enjoyed life as empty nesters

(even though, thankfully, the nest is never completely empty). It’s hard to lose a friend but even harder when they’re also your companion, your sweetheart and the father of your children. And what a great father he was! My daughters feel so blessed to have had him for their dad. I’m happy he got to enjoy being a Papa; nothing could bring a smile to his face faster than those two sweet little girls. All he had to do was hear Bailey’s voice to brighten his mood. He was a faithful member of our church and served humbly and silently, as he did with most things in life. I am heartbroken about all the things he has missed out on these past 5 years and all he will miss out on. The last few years have been a difficult journey for all of us but I am happy for him that he has been relieved of this broken body and brain that had so miserably failed him. I believe he will now be free and whole and has been able to leave with dignity and peace. I have grieved him for a long time but having him physically gone is harder than I imagined. I love you Randy and am so blessed to have had you by my side and and to have called you my friend, my love, my rock, and my partner in anything and everything. I will miss you so so much. ❤️.