HAROLD ROTHSTEIN

Hey dad, it´s been 10 years since you left us. I Took your photo off the mantle. Poured you some Scotch and myself some bourbon. Put on some Bob Dylan. Just as you and I did when you were here. Some of my most cherished moments were you and I sitting together in the living room catching up on our lives. I miss you like a summer day is long.

Dear Daddy It´s still hard to believe you´re gone and have missed so much. We are doing okay, but I often wonder what life would be like if you were with us. We drink fireball and toast you. I wish you were. Love your Jessie

My darling Harold, it has been 10 years tomorrow that the world lost your sparkling presence. My life has been forever changed and while I continue to have a good life filled with the love of family and friends no one can fill your space in my heart. I am grateful for what I have but miss and long for you everyday. Rachel has turned into a beautiful flower at 15 and I know you would get such joy from seeing her. Jess and the boys are all successful and well loved and Randall has had a better...

It´s the Tuesday before Thanksgiving and I´m at mom´s apartment and she has gone to bed. Every part of me wishes you were here with us. Instead, I´ll do what I do every time I come to visit. I´ll take your picture down off the wall and pour you a Scotch as I drink my Bourbon. I´ll listen to Bob Dylan and think fondly of you. I love you and miss you so much. Your Son Gabe.

My darling Harold as thanksgiving approaches I am feeling the weight again of your loss. I made a cheesecake today in celebration of my love for you. I can´t believe you are not here to enjoy it. We are going to Phil´s for thanksgiving and then to Joel for day 2. Thanks to Jess and Deb the holiday will continue. Gabe and Adam are coming in from the west coast and both look more and more like you as they get older. ( especially Gabe ) Even my precious Rachel (who is a beautiful teenager looks...

My darling Harold, today is my 79 birthday and I am approaching it with great trepidation. I am missing you more and needing you more to travel with me this uncharted journey of old age. Where are you my love? Are you waiting to greet me when my time comes. Will you hold my hand and laugh with me as we journey together. I can´t believe you are gone and I need to do this alone after all of the adventures that we had together. My life is still good, the children are all wonderful and Rachel is...

I really miss you Daddy

My darling Harold, it is Thanksgiving and I am with the boys and we are all having dinner at Phil´s house for the holiday. Karen died tooand it is such a weird time of life. I miss you terribly everyday: your handsome face, your sparkling eyes and the fire that we shared with each other. Most days I am ok as Jess, Gabe and Adam are wonderful and Randall is better with a new kidney. Rachel Rose is the most beautiful and loving child a 14 year old that I adore and see almost every Wednesday. I...

I am thinking of Mr. Rothstein today. He was my mentor during the lowest point of my life. I was a new teacher with no confidence in myself and he was the first person to recognize my potential. I was subbing at the time and he went to my principal and told them I was talented and deserved a permanent position. I have been a teacher now for ten years and I am grateful for his encouragement and his support.