Yesterday marked seven years since my life changed profoundly. Since then there have been some good times, some bad times, and some really bad times. But I survived. And I am a not as broken as I once was. I can tell you that this event has shaped not only my life but who I am as a person. Though there were times when I cursed God for doing this to me I know now whatever tragedies life has in store for me in the future I will survive them too. I think at this point I can survive anything.

Seven years ago my father died. And it is not something I will ever get over. When you lose someone you are never really the same again. You do the best to pick up the pieces and plaster over the cracks and move on with your life.

I am carrying on and I will carry you with me in my heart, always.