Thoughts are With You
Craig, Shelly and Emily:
You have all been in my thoughts and prayers daily for many months. Although we moved away from Michigan to different parts of the country, Craig and I go back over 30 years (to ChemE school at WSU and then Monsanto). I treasure the lunch we had (me, Craig, Randy P and Brian Pigula) last year when Craig was in Michigan.
You have been in my thoughts even more in the past week. I received a call late last week that my dad was near the end. My brother and I flew to Florida and, with my mom, we spent my dad's last four days holding his hand and saying good-by. He passed away on Monday night. Those four days were the hardest thing I've ever had to do, but I did it gladly for my dad. Just as Craig's family is there for him, no matter what.
My dad was very old and his body had worn out. Nevertheless, it was hard to let him go. I know how much harder it is for you. God be with you now and each day going forward. Shelly, you are amazing. Few people, men or women, would have had your strength. Emily, I only remeber you as a tiny little girl ("walking like an Egyptian") but clearly you have turned out exactly as your dad hoped you would. You don't need me to tell you this, but it is clear that he was bursting with pride because of you. There is no better feeling as a father than to know your children love you and to see them succeed.
I'm heading back to Michigan tonight to say a last good-by to my dad. But he will be in my heart every single day. My best to you.
Greg Narsh
You have all been in my thoughts and prayers daily for many months. Although we moved away from Michigan to different parts of the country, Craig and I go back over 30 years (to ChemE school at WSU and then Monsanto). I treasure the lunch we had (me, Craig, Randy P and Brian Pigula) last year when Craig was in Michigan.
You have been in my thoughts even more in the past week. I received a call late last week that my dad was near the end. My brother and I flew to Florida and, with my mom, we spent my dad's last four days holding his hand and saying good-by. He passed away on Monday night. Those four days were the hardest thing I've ever had to do, but I did it gladly for my dad. Just as Craig's family is there for him, no matter what.
My dad was very old and his body had worn out. Nevertheless, it was hard to let him go. I know how much harder it is for you. God be with you now and each day going forward. Shelly, you are amazing. Few people, men or women, would have had your strength. Emily, I only remeber you as a tiny little girl ("walking like an Egyptian") but clearly you have turned out exactly as your dad hoped you would. You don't need me to tell you this, but it is clear that he was bursting with pride because of you. There is no better feeling as a father than to know your children love you and to see them succeed.
I'm heading back to Michigan tonight to say a last good-by to my dad. But he will be in my heart every single day. My best to you.
Greg Narsh
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