Hello dear friend @galenkp good afternoon
What beautiful memories you have of your childhood and the company of your father, you have described them so well that I got the idea of seeing with your father when you learned to ride a bicycle, or how he painted his beautiful works.
When a loved one leaves us it is always painful, but it is to remember that only the body leaves us, since the spirit is always present among us.
Death is also part of life, it is something we cannot avoid, the best we can do is live and enjoy as much as we can, you have done very well, you have treasured beautiful memories of your father, who will accompany you for the rest of your life.
Thanks mate, I appreciate your comments.