I'm glad you're doing well, other than the worries about your father. I hope he recovers soon. Sounds like you have your priorities straight!
As far as standing strong, your post reminded me of Elton John's I'm Still Standing:
Don't you know I'm still standing better than I ever did Looking like a true survivor, feeling like a little kid I'm still standing after all this time Picking up the pieces of my life without you on my mind
