Dear Poppy, Thank you for being such an incredible father. Thank you for a wonderful childhood. Thank you for taking our family on all the adventures traveling. Your big dreams taught me to make time for mine. I will always have one of my fondest memories of sailing. Especially in the Virgin Islands. The theme song of "Gilligans Island" played in my head while we desperately fought to survive a turbulent storm @ sea !! Our boat, the Psyche was a small but seaworthy sailboat. We made it to shore and there was that huge smile on dad's face providing the reassurance we all craved.! I learned to figure out life on my own & trust my instincts. Be strong, pursue my dreams with passion, always search for the humor in life & the good in people. EAT & DRINK WELL!! Live each moment with grace. Always remember to thank the person your with, be respectful, give them a compliment or two. Always tell your family & good friends you love them. Thank you for filling our home with beautiful music! Diversified genres . It helped me to grow up with great taste in all types of music. Thank you for reminding me to have faith in God. My faith has continued to be tested time after time. You & mom taught us to believe in the power of prayer, & prayer has comforted me more than I had ever thought possible . Last but not least, remember that gratitude is sometimes taken for granted. People may go out of their way for us, but we forget to say "thanks". Not you dad, you always said, "thank you." Now I tell you dad, "thank you" for the time you spent with me, the lessons you taught me, & the love you showed me. Dad, "I love you ....& no matter what happens in life you will always be in my heart " !!!!! With love , your daughter Terry XOXO....