Just the first set of photos of my dad to share

I can't scan right now, so I'm relying on photos my dad & I had on Facebook to share w/ Bonni.  I'll add more here n' there.

 

I miss him.

 

 

 

Another Chance to Remember Norman Fisher

On Wednesday, February 27th, from 7:30pm to 8:30pm, there will be a memorial service at the East 55th Street Conservative Synagogue to celebrate my father Norman Fisher's life w/ the lives he touched throughout the years.  The complete address is:

308 East 55th Street, NYC
Between 1st & 2nd Avenues

Not that my dad was a conservative, but as I've written on this blog before, my dad was a very active, long-time & proud member of Alcoholics Anonymous, so immediately following Templeton's AA meeting (or really 15 minutes after it ends) at that location, the service will be held.  If you would like to attend the meeting before the service, that begins at 6:15pm.

Also, as a reminder, a memorial fund was set-up under my dad's name to go towards Partnership at Drugfree's The Hope Share program.  To donate or for more information, go to Norman Fisher Memorial Fund.

Please spread the news to friends & family.

Thanks.

[Update, 2/27: For more photos of my dad... http://itskitti.blogspot.com/2013/02/just-first-set-of-photos-of-my-dad-to.html]

Where is My Mind?

Two weeks-&-a-day since my dad died & I thought I totally had it together, but when push came to shove, frazzled-mindless'ness won over.

Gotta focus on getting organized & back to reality.  I mean, sure, I'm allowed to grieve, but I've still got commitments, like the Parents Association & the Putch.  And, now, I've got to make sure that everything gets taken care of w/ my dad, in terms of finances & what to do w/ his stuff.

Thankfully, I have very supportive friends & family.

Stop & Shop to the Rescue

I didn't have time to bake n' frost 36 cupcakes for Claire's birthday celebration at school today, so instead I ordered up some tye-dyed ones from the Stop & Shop, which I picked-up & dropped-off already.

We're going to do a whole bunch of celebrations for her birthday, so I'll whip-up some cupcakes then.

Double 1's for the Putch

My sweet, sensitive girl w/ the sense of humor of a college fray-boy turns 11 today.  She's had quite a year at 10 & I hope this one rocks even harder & better than before for her.  She's got a style of her own & I'm so proud for everything she believes in & does.

Below are a couple of pictures of her & my dad when she was just months old.  It was her first trip to Florida.

 

HAPPY 11th BIRTHDAY, CLAIRE

Saying Goodbye to my Dad, Part II

I'm flying down to Miami w/ my family in a few hours.  My dad's funeral is tomorrow some time, not sure when.

I have been floored by the condolences & support of everyone.  There were 200 people at my dad's memorial service in Jersey this Thursday -- I expected less than 50.  & the calls, emails, cards & posts have been overwhelming.  Wow, before I start crying again, I'm going to just post this & send my love & appreciation.  Thanks.

My dad's NYC memorial service will be some time at the end of this month.  As the details emerge, I'll share them w/ all.

The Norman Fisher Memorial Fund

As many of you know, I suddenly lost my father Norman Fisher this past Monday.  And, if you knew my dad, you'd know that he was a proud & active member of AA.  It was his 25+ years of work in AA that made him able to become a devoted & generous father, grandfather, family member and friend.  He was also a fantastic speaker & sponsor, sharing the joy of his life in recovery, and lots of heartfelt humor to reflect on how he got there.

In light of that, we have created The Norman Fisher Memorial Fund (http://www.drugfree.com/NormanFisher), which will benefit The Hope Share iniative of The Partnership at Drugfree.

Please consider giving to this important cause & spread around the news.  Pretty darn much, it's people sharing their stories in hope to inspire others, especially the young ones, to stop drinking or drugging.  As quoted from their site:

<<< By sharing your addiction and recovery stories we BREAK THROUGH the stigma and discrimination that people with drug or drinking problems face. This campaign will let young people and the families of teens and young adults who are struggling with drug and alcohol addiction know that they can share their story or show support for someone else’s story. >>>