Again another 1st. This was my first father's day without Alicia. Father's day was never a big event for us but recently we started spending time with my dad as well. Last year we took him out for dinner with some of his friends which he enjoyed thoroughly. Jasmine called from her volleyball tourney to wish me a Happy F'day. Cathie and I went out for lunch at a new restaurant, Dish. We came home and worked on a muslin covering for our trellis over the patio.
I watch some of a soccer match in San Rafael between two Hispanic teams. It brought me back memories of Alicia's soccer teams and travelling to the away games with the team in tow. I really enjoyed all the trials and tribulations of the Purple Penguins, Green Giants, Panthers, then MFC. She really enjoyed the game under Jose and would have continued playing had he been her coach. The memories...
I am greatly appreciating the visits from Kristin, Madison, Jen, and Monica today. They stopped by at various times this evening to wish me a happy Father's day. They brought flowers and stayed a bit to talk. This was unexpected and very much appreciated.
So today had an especially empty feeling without my dad and Alicia. With Jasmine at an away volleyball tournament, today was very low key. I guess I had hoped for some special acknowledgement of F'day today. It would have have been nice. Don't get me wrong, I do feel appreciated for what I do.
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