Today I thought a lot about my dad. We had a really busy weekend and I guess as all the activity slowed down, the missing him settled in. I didn’t talk about it to anyone, but just thought about him a lot and the reality that I can’t just give him a call when I want anymore.

Somehow, someway Ava must have sensed it. Tonight she brought me a drawing and said, “Look Mama, here’s my Lolo and you and Auntie Tina.” At first, there was a tug on my heart, but then I couldn’t help but smile at this precious, precious drawing. I’m so grateful for my baby’s artwork making my day.