Thinking of Dad :)

This is my Dad holding my first grandson and his great-grandson Gus. It is an amazing picture for me to have. Dad LOVED babies and they loved him. It helps to see this picture and know he always held me that way when I was a baby. He was very affectionate to me as an adult. We kissed goodnight and he would always hug me if I was upset. He could always tease me into a better mood. I LOVED HIM! I LOVE HIM!

A friend of my daughter M had this written on her blog about the loss of her father. It is so eloquent and TOTALLY captures exactly how I felt as my father slipped away and then was gone.......

"Daddy, no man is ever going to love me like you love me. No man is ever going to take your place in my heart" and put my arms around his frail shoulders trying not to break him, trying not to think of how these arms used to hold up my world when I was a child.

I had the same relationship with my Dad and he made me feel totally good about myself, loved unconditionally and somewhat adored. Everyone should have someone who makes them feel like that. I try hard to make my kids feel this way. I love you Dad and still grieve terribly for you. Love, Me