March 8, 2008.

Today I am thankful that I was lucky enough to have had you as my father. I am thankful that you are now living in peace and no longer in pain. Thankful for the sedation holiday that let us talk to you for that brief moment, and thankful that you raised your eyebrows to let me know you were OK. Thank you for all the memories, and thank you especially for the wisdom you imparted on me during those final hours yesterday in the ICU.