Not sure if this is the correct title for this POST! I love skating and its part of my life - but what happens when the person you love, who raised you to be the person you are today "Dies" is in heaven looking down at you?
On April 27th my dad passed away, we all were ready for this day but never knew it would happen so fast. We had to postpone renewing our wedding vows (5/3/12) not to mention that I have an upcoming National Competition. All changed in a split moment, my world turned upside down and my pain and sorrow is unbearable. My dad was the best, he taught me to love the outdoors (fishing, hunting etc), live life and help others. He was a great man.
Joannie Rochette 2010 Olympic Bronze Medalist, lost her mother 2 days before her short program at the Olympics, that must of been the worst anyone can endure - I can truly relate and I am pretty sure you all have have the same experience as well. What do I do now? Can I skate this competition even though I am mourning? I asked my skating friends and all say the same "go for it" "skate in his honor" all is right and good, but deep down, inside I am confused. I don't want to seem SELFISH in any way.
I gave it a lot of thought and discussed it with my family - I decided to SKATE the Competition and will skate my "Ave Maria" one more time, I retired this program last year when I skated in honor of my Hubby who had a heart attack almost died, and I had to withdrew at Adult Nationals, but I did win the best prize of all "Life" God save my hubby. This Competition will be a "Tribute" to my dad - he never saw me skate in person, but did see my videos though. He will be smiling down at me - at least he wont freeze in the rink, hehehe...
Special thanks to all my friends near and far for all your support and prayers, love you very much!! You know who you are..
