As David’s birthday was approaching I realized that I had handled to it differently from some notable dates this year such as our anniversary and Father’s Day that I simply tried to ignore. I believed that would be unfair to our children and his legacy.

I reminded my daughters a few days before that Daddy’s birthday was approaching and they took it relatively ok. I remained unsure of what to do on the day. My older daughter suggested that perhaps we go to dinner.

On his birthday, I decided to make cupcakes considering that David enjoyed cake and frosting. When I mentioned to my younger daughter that we are making cake for Daddy’s birthday, excitedly she said “is my Daddy coming for his birthday”? I had to disappoint her with the sad reminder that he cannot.

We recovered quickly and both girls were in such great spirit. Unlike last year, they joyful sang happy birthday to their Dad. I felt glad about the mood as we remembered David on his birthday.

Hard to believe it is the second birthday without David, that hurts badly.