Hi dear, compassionate friends and community……   Yesterday my dad went to meet his and my ancestors (Nany, Pepe, Memere etc.). He was doing what he enjoyed most, watching the Catholic mass on TV. (It could have been a Yankee game). He left peacefully, painlessly and was well cared for, while here on this earth. At some point, I’ll share memories when the time is right. You probably heard most of them.   The best I can say at the moment is that he was, ‘a kind, gentle man, who did his best, was friendly to all, and provided well for his family’.  I hope I’m remembered that way!  His quality of life had been diminishing over the past several years and tho I’m sad and grieving, I am fine with the way he went to meet our loving Creator.  Many of you know, it was a challenge for me to drop childish ‘demands’, that he be different. I’ve been at peace for quite awhile. Therapy does wonders!   I don’t necessarily believe in heaven, but he earned his way in.  He was 96 and had a full life. One memory that I’ll always cherish, was when he first broke 100, and shot a 99 in golf.  We both cried tears of joy!  Over the last years….. Yankees and the Navy were our normal conversations. Lately, he spoke of how much Trump disappointed him as our ‘leader’.     Many blessings to all of you dear friends, and may you be happy, healthy and especially be at Peace with all that is!   Norm