I miss my dad. I do. Recent events makes me extra sad this Daddy’s Day. Someone close to us very recently (within the past few days) experienced tragedy when their father had a massive heart attack. It looks like he won’t be pulling through. He would need support for the rest of his life and their dad expressed he didn’t want that type of life. They took him off breathing machines and he’s breathing on his own but it’s only a matter of time. Looking at this person (the father) you would not think this could have happened to him. Visually you wouldn’t presume bad health of him.

This isn’t my father but I kept help feeling an overwhelming amount of grief. I just can’t. It’s like pouring out of me.

On so many levels I can related. They are extremely young as are their siblings. My dad passed when I was just 24 years old. My brother was 19 and my sister just 17. I couldn’t believe this happened to him and the same with my dad. It was disbelief that this was happening. All of a sudden and then they’re gone. I mean that’s too much. That’s so overwhelming. There never is enough time and it’s a reminder to all of us to hold strong onto the people we love and to express that daily. No one knows when their time is coming and we’re not in control of that.

I never truly knew what it felt like until I experienced it for myself. I understand fully how this feels and what they will have to go through. The process of grief. Does it get better? I mean you have no choice but to deal with it but it becomes manageable. Some days tears will suddenly be pouring. You just miss them so much. So don’t ask yourself about all the what if’s and why’s. But tell yourself and remind others to make every day matter. Don’t be selfish because no that death is real and promised to every one of us.

So celebrate your father. Celebrate his sacrifices. Celebrate your love for him. Push everything aside and hug your father today.

To Caitlin, dedicated Henna Sooq team member, we feel your loss and are here to support you in everything we possibly can do. We extend our condolences to you and your family. As I concluded this blog post we found out that her father passed away this morning.