kat, if you go back and read this thread you will note that it disproves your original post. You said:

...no more stories, no more songs...

The simple truth is that your father lives on in the things you share with those of us that care about you. He will live on in that beautiful boy that your daughter has given us. He will live on in the hidden treasure of the music he listened to and sang for you. I often say that we must now look in others for the voice of those that have passed. But for several years now I have marvelled at how you and bet were already making his voice heard. No looking necessary here, dearie. He is alive in you and for you.

I can tell a lot about folks by their children. Sparky raised a remarkable woman in you. God be good to him.

Love and prayers,

Mick