Hi there,
I’m not sure if anyone still visits this site. But if you happen to come upon this post, welcome! My name is Alyssa. If you don’t know who I am Jerry’s daughter,
It’s been almost 8 months since my dad passed, and I was recently awarded the legal rights to close out his estate. It’s been a long, tiring process. It’s relieving to finally have an end in site, though now I get to go through the grieving process all over again, so yay me!
Since my dad passed, I’ve done a lot of thinking and soul searching about the meaning of life and our roles in this world. I have no good answers, and probably never will.
Throughout this thinking, though, I’ve come to realize how much I value documenting life. I’ve always loved journaling and snapping pictures on my phone, but it’s taken on a new significance now that I‘ve realized those are the only tangible things we leave behind.
So, I’ve decided to start blogging about my dad’s life. Sharing my memories and the things I love most about him. It’s partly a grief outlet, but it’s also more than that. It’s a way to ensure he lives on in our thoughts, and it’s a way to ensure my boys get to know about their grandfather as they get older.
These memories and musings are from my perspective. You may not agree with my viewpoint, or I may misremember things and get a few details wrong. It won’t always be the best written. Many times, it will probably be super short. Sometimes I might post a lot, sometimes it may be months before I write again.
All that matters is that I have an outlet to organize these memories and keep my dad’s memory alive.
♥ Alyssa