I’ve written things I didn’t want to write, pieces I regret ever seeing the light of day, and countless stories, essays, blog posts, and a few memoirs that may never be finished. Some pages come easily; others are slogs, but I stay with it if I feel like something’s there. A few days ago, I was given the difficult task and deep honor of writing my Dad’s obituary. I was honored my family gave me the responsibility of writing it, but I also struggled. Not because I couldn’t find the words or the stories but because I didn’t want to write in past tense. It was also hard to edit my words to an appropriate-sized piece as I wanted to include far more than would fit into the parameters of an obituary.
Writing My Dad's Obituary
Writing My Dad's Obituary
Writing My Dad's Obituary
I’ve written things I didn’t want to write, pieces I regret ever seeing the light of day, and countless stories, essays, blog posts, and a few memoirs that may never be finished. Some pages come easily; others are slogs, but I stay with it if I feel like something’s there. A few days ago, I was given the difficult task and deep honor of writing my Dad’s obituary. I was honored my family gave me the responsibility of writing it, but I also struggled. Not because I couldn’t find the words or the stories but because I didn’t want to write in past tense. It was also hard to edit my words to an appropriate-sized piece as I wanted to include far more than would fit into the parameters of an obituary.