My father died on April 2, just 10 days after a cancer diagnosis. I’m still mostly numb with shock. Among the many things Dad’s death derailed in my life, one of the least significant was my spring plan for this newsletter project. He was a big fan of this endeavor, often texting me of a Sunday evening: “Still looking for Saturday letter” — a subtle jab at the hastily-chosen name which tied me to a schedule I almost immediately abandoned.
Oh, Sebastian, I'm so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing this lovely tribute with us. I hope writing and delivering it was of some comfort, and that you're able to keep reaching out. Grief can be a lonely thing, but it doesn't have to be.
Thank you for sharing this, Sebastian. I read it imagining your delivery, and thinking about the challenge of conveying your father's years and character and ways of being and fathering. You should indeed feel proud.
And as the son of a Larry (not from Missouri but Kansas!) who is now in decline, I know that I'll be returning to your stories and reflections here. I'm grateful.
Thank you for sharing this. My dad died in 2010, 3 yrs after a cancer diagnosis (during which he hiked as avidly as always, traveled to NZ to hike for a few weeks, and spent time with friends and family), and things still come up all the time that I wish I'd asked him about or that I'm sorry we didn't talk about more. There's never enough time when you love someone. May your memories comfort you as you grieve this loss.
Oh, Sebastian, I'm so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing this lovely tribute with us. I hope writing and delivering it was of some comfort, and that you're able to keep reaching out. Grief can be a lonely thing, but it doesn't have to be.
Our dear Larry…I can see him in your writing. What a beautiful piece. May he Rest In Peace. Our condolences to you and Jonny.
Beautiful Father-Son story. Tender and funny. I was endeared to your discovering he aspired to become a writer, a dream you achieved for yourself.
Thank you for sharing this, Sebastian. I read it imagining your delivery, and thinking about the challenge of conveying your father's years and character and ways of being and fathering. You should indeed feel proud.
And as the son of a Larry (not from Missouri but Kansas!) who is now in decline, I know that I'll be returning to your stories and reflections here. I'm grateful.
This is so moving, Sebastian. Thanks for doing this!
Thanks for sharing, Seb. It’s perfect.
A beautiful tribute.
I'm so so sorry for your loss 💙
Over the years, your stories made me feel like I knew your dad. Always funny and sarcastic, but loving too.
You wrote something really authentic and beautiful here. It was kind of you to share this with us, thank you.
A moving tribute, Sub. I’ve been thinking about you and your family. Enjoy the memories.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Thank you for sharing this. My dad died in 2010, 3 yrs after a cancer diagnosis (during which he hiked as avidly as always, traveled to NZ to hike for a few weeks, and spent time with friends and family), and things still come up all the time that I wish I'd asked him about or that I'm sorry we didn't talk about more. There's never enough time when you love someone. May your memories comfort you as you grieve this loss.