06/20/2021
I remember how quickly Josh won my dad over.
I remember how quickly he befriended him.
I remember the first time meeting his dad and thinking “woah! They look so much alike.”
I remember how many times dad would smile at Josh as they talked about techy stuff while the rest of us were clueless.
I remember how many times my father-in-law and Josh would talk about audio stuff while the rest of us were clueless.
I remember Josh wanting to make steak for them all the time.
I remember Josh saying “Tony will like that” to many things.
I remember Josh saying so many outrageous and silly things all the time, making my father-in-law laugh often.
I remember them listening to Josh as he went on his keto tantrums.
I remember them going on bike rides together as they found a new passion.
I remember their excitement when Josh and I got engaged.
I remember when they talked about grandchildren and the joy that it would bring.
I remember dad walking me down the aisle and my father-in-law calling me daughter for the first time.
I remember visiting with both of them right smack in the middle of our honeymoon just cause we didn’t get to spend at much time with them at the wedding as we wanted to.
And I also remember dads voice when he called me to tell me that me saw my husband get hit by a car.
I remember calling my father-in-law to let him know and how quickly that call would change our lives.
I remember their faces as we were in disbelief at the hospital with what has been our darkest hour.
And I remember the presence of Our Father, and never leaving us since...
Today is a tough one.
Pa,
Dad,
Josh and I love you so very much.
“The Kingdom of Heaven is near.
You should come.”
Joshua Ryan Pumphrey
M A R A N A T H A