Exactly one year ago..

I had an unexpected phone call during dinner

I couldn't hear what my Pops was telling me

Once I understood I wish I didn't hear it

I was angry, I felt like he gave up

Once I was permitted to come down, he explained it

And I felt peaceful

And I defended his decision

And I held his hand

And we cried

And he told me he loves me so much

And a year later, I still know that as strongly as if he was holding my hand telling me that again

And I still feel that peace that the decision was right

And although it was a hard day, exactly a year ago, it was the day that I realized that the hardest things are usually the right ones

And that he loves me, even if he had to go.

I love you Pops.