Oh, Red. I am so, so sorry. Your post has me in tears. I am so, so glad that you had some time together in which you relieved happy memories and got to create a new one--where he saw you as you are now. I'm sure he was proud.
Take care of yourself in the coming days, weeks and months. You're in my thoughts.
(((((()))))),
Kate
Live with intention. Walk to the edge. Listen hard. Practice wellness. Play with abandon. Laugh. Choose with no regret. Continue to learn. Appreciate your friends. Do what you love. Live as if this is all there is.
--Mary Anne Radmacher