Realized Quote by Katrina Kahler

“said to him quietly, as if I couldn’t hear or something. Dad was about to respond but I interrupted.”

— John Green

“After a few years of not talking, I tried reaching out to my father, but by that time he was already a few inches…

— Jarod Kintz

“People had long conversations with him, only to realize later that he hadn't spoken.”

— Laura Hillenbrand

“I’ve just become aware that for thirty-six years, I was angry with your father for not meeting my needs, and now I realize that…

— Marshall B. Rosenberg

“I’m sure your father thought he’d have more time. Hadn’t we all.”

— Kathleen Long

“But seriously, how do you get over the jitters?" Dad was still smiling but I could tell he had turned serious because he slowed…

— Gayle Forman

“You know, I told Dad not to tell you about that whole near-death thing. I said that you'd overreact, and I was right." There…

— Brittany Cavallaro

“My father never went to college so it was really important I go to college. After college, I called him long distance and said,…

— Chuck Palahniuk

“But saying stuff, even if it's good, isn't enough. Dad never did anything, he just talked about it. Even I knew you needed plans.”

— Glenda Millard

“I must make sure I’m not around when Dad gets that.”

— Tim Collins

“I'm okay with meeting your dad. I can't promise he's going to be okay meeting me.”

— Katie McGarry

“Dad had an annoying way of putting things into perspective.”

— Derrolyn Anderson