My Dad had been in chronic pain since 2004. At that time he had surgery for cervical stenosis, gave his life to Christ, and recovered to a walker after we had been told by doctors that he would not walk again. In these last 2 years, when his body’s circulation was no longer enough to support having things like legs for example, it was very difficult for him. My Dad was an active person who loved to garden and had made his home a vibrant landscape of veggies and flowers. He had a brilliant mind, and could repair or restore any device or object, even if he’d never seen anything like it before. My Mom was his best friend – love at first sight for them both – never left each other’s side. Her exceptional care of him through his declining health was something he spoke of almost daily. He loved her with all his heart. I myself, am very sad - that I cannot deny. In all that occurred during his health care, I was granted a blessed opportunity to become closer to my Dad. I feel we got to see each other past the veneers we often put on for the world. I came to understand that my dad could really see me as an individual person with distinctive qualities outside of just being his daughter, and that he was comfortable, impressed, and very satisfied with who I had become. I will always know that I was truly loved by George Sapulich. Even in the sadness of today, I am overcome with these good memories and for that I will be eternally grateful.