It seems impossible to encapsulate the incredibly special life of my father and his tragic death on May 9th 2017 using only my words. How can I fully describe a person whose smile, as I’m constantly reminded, could light up an entire room, but who also wrote “I can’t beat the demons anymore” moments before he ended his own life? I live in a constant battle in my own mind memorializing one of the most …
SISU: a Finnish concept for special strength and persistant determination– an almost magical quality to be full of courage, tenacity, resolve, willpower and an indomitable spirit.
A Very Sisu Life 