when it rains

it pours.  at least in my life.  after my car accident i took a few days off from blogging.  i was sore, tired and a little bit traumatized from the experience.  i had every intention of getting right back to blogging.  and then i received the heartbreaking (or heart-shattering) news that on april 14th my dad passed away.  my relationship with my father was difficult and almost nonexistent over the past 7 years, but i always loved him and never gave up hope that maybe someday he'd be my dad again.  the story is a long one to tell, and not always a happy one.  for now i will focus on the happy memories.    

this week's friday 5 - five of my favorite photos of my daddy

i was debating whether or not to share the passing of my dad on my blog.  in the end i just felt like i needed to do something for him, and to give some kind of explanation as to my break from blogging over the past few days.  next week i will be back to posting regularly, because the show must go on.