Life's a journey, not a destination...

Todd Daly, RIP brother. 

Life's a journey, not a destination... Those are some of my personal favorite musical lyrics. Sung by Steven Tyler of Aerosmith. Aerosmith was one of Todd's favorite bands. Along with Led Zeppelin, Blackberry Smoke, and a few others. Todd had a great love for music, which is one of the things we found common ground. The love of music! He was also a lyrical person, as I know a few of you have had to listen to him talk... and talk... and talk... Ha Ha Ha. Well, his journey is over. 

Maybe these two are above us smiling together again.

Another love of his was family. Above is one of the last pictures of my mom and him together. It is such a sweet memory. We will hold onto sweet memories like this as we mourn. His children were of course the true loves of his life. They will miss their dad, and I hope they find some comfort in knowing he always had their best interest in his heart.

His children, Nathan and Natalie

His death was somewhat sudden and chaotic. But in the end, it was as it should be I feel. He collapsed by his car after having a fun night of Euchre playing with friends. They brought his heart beat back and he ended up in ICU. This is not always the best scenario in my opinion, but it did give us time to process and say goodbyes. We had plans to turn off life support on a Sunday afternoon. His children were planning on being at his side to send him off. However, I believe he did not want them to witness that. And in good 'ol Todd fashion, he went on his own terms. It was around 9:40 AM. His best friend Larry, His fiancé Sherri, and I were at  his side. Larry said a prayer as his heart drifted from 80s, to 60s, to 30s, and then it just stopped. He was relieved of any pain and suffering he may have felt. That to me, can be as big of a blessing as having life bestowed upon us. May he now R.I.P. 

Now Go Out and Hug a Brother/Sister/Mom/Dad Today!!!