STEPHEN J. WEST

Hey dad haven't spoken to you in a little but hope you had a great birthday yesterday. It's funny I remember it when I was like 13 you played my birthday in the big four and it came out and you won 3600. I remember how ecstatic you were about it. It was an amazing feeling.

I also know that you were looking down on me when I opened that box that was given to me. I didn't want to look at them cause I didn't want to feel sad so thats why I did it on your day. I knew that you would...

Hi Dad,

I can't stop thinking about you. It seems like no matter what I am doing or where I am, you are on my mind.

Its strange the things you think of when you miss someone. I can picture your keys hanging from your belt loop. You always had them there for as far back as I can remember.

I remember the time I cut my wrist and insisted that you make me a butterfly band aid because I was terrified to get stiches. And you kept me from passing out and...

Hi Dad,

It's been a while. So many things have happened since the last time I wrote you. I know it doesn't matter much, since I talk to you all the time anyway.

I can't believe it's been 2 months since I lost you. Sometimes it seems like years and at other times, I feel like I was just sitting beside you holding your hand. I'm not sure which one is worse, but truth be told, I don't like either.

Don't make plans for Saturday...we are going to take the...

I cried when you passed away. I cry today still. Although I loved you dearly, I couldn't make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. God broke my heart to prove to me he only takes the best. Put this on your status if there is someone in heaven you miss everyday. ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ we love and miss you Steve.

Hi Dad,

How are you? I guess you don't have many complaints. Driving home from work tonight this song came on the radio and I couldn't stop thinking about you.

Do you like the case for your flag? I think it looks really nice, although I would much rather have you here than have the flag on your behalf. I haven't quite decided the perfect place for it yet, but don't worry, I will.

How about Nicole starting high school and Stephen starting first grade today? ...