August 2026

Today would have been my dad's birthday. While the date has been quietly sitting on my calendar, I realize most people around me have no idea. And that's okay. Even if others may not remember, my heart always will. It is simply one of the realities of grief. As time passes, the world keeps moving forward. People return to their routines. Conversations shift. Life becomes busy. Meanwhile, those of us who are grieving continue carrying the memories, dates, and milestones that r