15/06/2025
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY
Wishing all the incredible dads out there a beautiful Father’s Day—and sending love to those feeling the absence of someone they miss.
Three years ago, we were looking forward to celebrating my dad’s 80th birthday and Father’s Day on the same day. But about a month before, he had his third stroke. Instead of gathering for a celebration, we came together for his memorial.
I still feel a profound sense of sadness that he’s not here. And I think that’s okay. We don’t talk enough about grief—or the ache that can surface on days like today, when someone you love is no longer around.
My dad had three strokes in his lifetime. The first came early, at just 41 years old. The second, at 69, left him using a walker and eventually a wheelchair. But he never gave up. Instead of dwelling on what he could no longer do—like playing guitar or archery—he chose to stay positive and focus on what he could still do. He continued practicing medicine as a geriatric physician until the day before he passed away from his final stroke,.
While there’s deep sadness, there’s also so much gratitude—for the years we had, for everything he taught me, and for the way he lived his life with purpose, resilience, and love. My dad shaped so much of who I am. I love music and playing guitar because of him. I’m inquisitive and creative because he encouraged that curiosity in me. I was lucky to have him as a father.
Love you, Dad. 💙
Here’s one of his reflections from Lives Well Lived that still guides me:
"I want to keep growing and to allow myself to experience the different phases of life, including the later phases of life... I’ve learned to view obstacles, including physical limitations, as opportunities to learn and actually emerge a little bit stronger."
—Dr. Herbert Bergman
