There are two things I am absolutely sure of. I learned them from my dad. The first is this: Regardless of how things appear, life is hard for everybody. Shortly before COVID hit, my dad passed away. He was married to my mom for 68 years and had 7 kids, 19 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. The numbers are not what impress me. It’s how the impact of one perfectly imperfect life, permeates generations. I often wonder if fathers know the profound role they play and how very much we need them. On my dad’s birthday, my siblings and I shared a group chat recalling memories of him. We laughed and cried in gratitude for a loving dad, warts and all, who gave life his best shot. When Dad saw us struggling, he didn’t preach or give unsolicited advice. Instead, he’d lighten the mood and encourage us by saying, “Stay in …