Father's Day- Is it one day for you or ongoing?

Blessings H.I. SOCIETY!!!!
What did you do for Father's Day yesterday???

I know many of you ran around, making reservations, out with the kids and hubbies, attended barbecues, or even cooked a meal for your dad, husband, father of your children, brothers, uncles or the other loving men in your life.

What happens when dad is gone?
Your daddy, Your Papi, Pops, Papa, Big Daddy, Dad?
Sadly for me, my papi is no longer here in the flesh. He is gone; I  can still feel his spirit though.

When I hear birds whistle how he always used to, when i smell and feel the ocean breeze, when I pass the parks we frequented & played at with him, smell a certain cologne or see a man with a certain build riding by on his bicycle, I can connect with him.

My son & I went on the beach yesterday (one of my dad's favorite places, including mine & my son's)
I sang chants as I walked along the beach and Josh & I shouted out loud towards the beautiful sky to my Dad, saying Hi and that we missed him.
My Dad absolutely LOVED the beach, I took joy in watching some men go way out into the waves and disappear and re appear like my dad used to.  I professed my love to him as I wrote in the sand.

 I didn't want to leave, not until my heart was clear of the heaviness it felt. I put feelings of grief into a small rock, and as I threw it out into the ocean, off flew my beautiful Krobo bead bracelet right into the ocean with it! I searched for it as best as I could (without a swimsuit on) to no avail.
Yemaya had swallowed up my beautiful blue, white & yellow bracelet that actually signified her. Coincidence??? No Way!!
The colors Blue & white for the ocean which represents Yemaya and a small hint of yellow that represents Oshun.  My sister in law bought it for me just the other week!
(I am praying I find another one like it or similar at the upcoming African Fest, the weekend of July 5-7th at Commodore Barry Park)

Anyhoo, shortly after that I felt better!  Even though I was leaving without my bracelet, I knew that Yemaya had it and that it was fine she accepted it as an offering....

It's very important to still have a relationship with your loved ones when they have transitioned.   It makes you feel better and it keeps the memories alive.  I know that a part of him is still around so I nourish, love & give attention to that spirit.
He's in the very air I breathe!

FATHER'S DAY is NO longer just acknowledged once a year for me, but it's ongoing....
Peace, Love & Health!