To the first man in my life forever and always...
John Salva: June 18, 1926~July 14, 2009
I will be out of town and offline for a while. My father passed away yesterday morning. He has gracefully lived with Alzheimer's for many years and much loved by those who took care of him. In the picture above he is giving me away on my wedding day. Already in the beginning stages of this disease and not well enough to escort me down the aisle....that was over 11 years ago. The past week has been a tough one for our family with pneumonia taking over him. Your prayers for our family's safe travel will be appreciated as we travel for one last goodbye.
When I was very little I wanted an airplane. I wanted my dad to build it for me thinking he could really build one I could fly in. He gave me a paper airplane and I remember being so confused that he did not understand what I wanted. "No!", I told him..."I want one that I can fly in". He told me "This one is special because you have the power to give it flight."
