Last year was picture perfect for our Devils! We peaked at the right time and claimed the 2010 National Championship!!! Dad was still on this earth to see that happen! Thanks be to God!!!! A few weeks later God saw fit to call him Home. I remember the last full day of Dad's life the sky was such a vibrant blue. I told Dad, "Dad, the sky is DUKE blue, without a doubt! Not even close to being Carolina blue!!!!" God did that as a gift to His faithful servant as he gave up his earthly yoke.
This year basketball season has been a bit different. For me, something is missing......and I know it's my dad. I've wanted to pick up the phone and talk strategy.............but I can't. I've wanted to vent my frustration........................but I can't. I've wanted to hear his voice....................but I can't.
Last Saturday Duke played Carolina at Carolina on CBS and it looked like the devils never left Durham. They were miserable to say the least. I was with my daughter, Lindsey, a Carolina graduate, and her main man Geoff. Bless her heart, Lindsey was die hard Duke right along with me!!!!!!!!!!! I KNEW I brought her up right!!!!!
The next day we were across the street at the park playing with their dogs, Penny and Grace. (Dogs were Dad's other great love and they sure loved him) We looked back at Lindsey's house and the most vibrant cardinal was perched on her birdfeeder. He lingered there for ever so long. It was Daddy. He has shown himself to us that way in the days since he left us. He was telling us that he is proud of Lindsey, and he is proud of the family that we are.
This week Billy and I are traveling in the Tampa area were some of the major league baseball teams are having Spring Training. Dad always wanted to go to Spring Training but never did. Guess that's why I'm here. I'm here in his place.
Dad, NO ONE can take your place..............................
Give Mom a kiss for me and tell her to eat more chocolate and drink more wine.
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