Reflections

The funeral was last night and it was really beautiful.  Amy and her siblings spoke, along with others, and she did absolutely amazing.  I honestly don't think she could have done any better!  The entire night was really great, very sad, but a wonderful way to honor Ed. 

There seemed to be a common thread throughout the night and throughout what everyone had to say about Ed:  He loved people and made time to invest in their life.  Amy really touched on this a lot, and on the fact that at all times she had a father that was truly invested in her.  I have known this all along, but I don't think I realized how envious I had been all this time.  I don't need to tell Amy that she was lucky to have someone so invested in her life, she already knows!  I think that is what drew Ed to me as well.  I felt truly cared about, I felt he truly cared to know how I was doing, and I didn't even have to be his daughter.  It is actually a very rare thing to find someone who truly invests in you.  Who asks how your day was and actually cares to hear what the answer is.  Who isn't just physically present in your life, but emotionally too.  Who contacts you to find out how you are, rather then to tell you how they are.  Ed was that person to Amy and to so many others.  I am so happy for Amy.  He father invested in her in his short time on Earth more then most parents invest in their children throughout their entire life. 

It was great for Cole and I to see this.  We never doubt the way we invest in each other, but it made us realize the importance of investing in our children.  I think Ed understood the importance of the parent/child dynamic and made investing in his children a top priority.  Although I already knew this about Ed, it was great to have it reiterated and to see how much his actions impacted the lives of others.  Cole and I have a whole new desire to invest in our children...to truly be there for them.
I know this was somewhat random, but it was just some of my final reflections on the matter.

I also want to take this time to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers over the past few days.  I really, really appreciate it.  I am glad to have all of you in my life, in one way or another, and your e-mails, messages, calls, and texts have really been encouraging.  Please continue to pray for the Davis family!