Today is my dad’s heavenly birthday, and I miss him. It’s weird how sometimes the longing to catch a glimpse of someone or hear their laughter hits you out of the blue. Then other times, like today, you realize what the absence of their presence in your life means. I can’t wait to catch up one day.

I’m thankful for good memories. And the bit of rain we got today. And for these beautiful peonies I cut from the yard.