My dad is currently in the middle of a major heart surgery that has low odds of success. Our relationship has been non-existent for years. There's an incredible amount of pain tied up in just typing about him, but I may get the news any moment that he is gone. I couldn't have foreseen how much I would be affected by the thought. Always thought I'd have the chance to at least say goodbye. I hope he makes it and I get that chance... (Just got news that he survived the surgery... I will get a second chance at this)