Dear Daddy,......

Dear Daddy,

It's hard to believe that it has been almost 10 years since the last time I saw you. That was easily the worst day of my life. A lot has happened since then, so I thought I'd fill you in on what you've missed.

The Bruins won the Stanley Cup last night. It was impossible for Mum and I to not think of you, or wish you were there to see it. I still cherish the time you paid way too much to take me to see Wayne Gretzky play, or especially the time you took me to meet Bobby Orr.

The Patriots had a run that you would not believe, but it hurts me the most to tell you that the Red Sox have won two World Series in recent years. You instilled your love of baseball in me, and like my love for you, it will never die.

You now have three beautiful grandchildren. Your grandson carries your name, and definitely has a bit of you in him. You would love them so much.

I know I haven't been the best or most productive person over the past few years, but please understand that the years following your death took a heavy toll on me. I never knew quite how to feel about what happened, and turned to destructive habits to numb my pain. It hurt so much thinking about what you must have gone through, and at times I felt guilty about it, even though it was no one's fault. I promise you now that I WILL do my best to make you proud.

Oh, I also wanted to thank you for showing up in my dreams so much lately. I feel like I actually get to spend time with you again, and that brings me a tremendous amount of comfort and joy.

I love and miss you so much!

Love,
Jonny

P.S.
It was nice to meet you, too.