I always have good intentions to Blog and keep you all updated but like everything else this past year; it is hard. The words below are not mine but from Dan’s wonderful mother. I asked her a while back if she or anyone in the family wanted to add to the Blog and today I am more than Happy to share her words and a photo of them with you all.

Thanks Sharon. XOX

It’s hard to believe that it has been one year. It feels just like yesterday that Dan was telling me to use Callebaut chocolate for my Peanut Dainties. I miss hearing his voice the most. The hole in my heart may never heal but I take comfort in knowing that Audrey is part of Dan. When Audrey says things I find myself thinking of Dan. We would have shared those moments and laughed together. Sometimes I have to hold back tears when I see Audrey because she doesn’t have her Dad only the memories. Family was very important to Dan which makes this road hard to travel without him.
For 40 years we had Dan for Christmas. From giving advice about my Christmas baking to the size of the tree, Only Dan could touch these subjects with his quick wit and humor.

Last Christmas it was difficult for all of us to watch him as he knew he was losing. There was so much more that he wanted to do and seeing Audrey grow up was one of them. There was also so much more that we all wanted to say but couldn’t.
Dan’s blog was a way for all of us to stay connected with him through his love of life whether he was traveling with family or friends or his journey after his diagnosis.
I take great comfort in reading over his blog this past year which Carly put into a book for me. It was his last greatest gift to us all.