Dad's birthday

Today was the first time we mark this day with out him. And, at the same time, my mom is having open heart surgery as I write this. Crazy, crazy day.
Mom didn't answer her phone after her beloved Super Bowl and again the next morning. Joel and I drove up and found her flat on her back on the living room floor. She was in the throes of a heart attack.
Along with all the tons of stuff my dad collected,he was particularly partial to rocks. Since his marker hasn't been installed yet, I left his birthday rocks with my brother.