Tribute to Dad

8/19/02

Dad: I know you are scared.
Me: Yes, very...what will happen? This is terminal. We have little time.
Dad: I will be strong. You need to be strong.
Me: What if I can't be?
Dad: For me you will. Promise that you will be the only one not to cry for me when I die, Sandra, promise me this one thing.
Me: That is a lot to ask Dad, that is so much to ask of me.

Pause

Me: I promise, I promise not to cry Dad.
Dad: Thank you, I'll always love you and those boys.
Me: I'll always love you too, and I will keep you alive for them.
Dad: Thank you.