On my wedding day, if I had known that my dad would be gone in two years, I couldn't have imagined life without him.
On the day my children were born, if someone would have told me my dad would only know them for six months of their lives, I never would have believed them.
Hold the ones you love.
When I was a little girl, my mom and dad would sing "Hotel California" to me, changing the lyrics to "Hotel Kimifornia". Some of my earliest memories from my childhood are slow-dancing with Dad, he on his knees, slowly circling around our basement to the great music of the 60s and 70s. I remember begging my dad to "knee-dance" with me, and the elation I felt when the music started.
This one goes out to you Daddy.
Sad anniversaries....I feel your sadness, but I also feel your celebration of all the good memories that can never be taken away.
ReplyDeleteThese days are hard, but part of him lives on with you and your babies :)
Sending good thoughts your way.
What a grat tribute to a great man
ReplyDeleteSo sweet, cherish all the memories...
ReplyDeletevery nice....cute pics of your dad. my father has been dead for 6 years this new years. He was not there for my wedding, the birth of my son or anything else of importance to me. It sucks, but it does get easier :D I hope you have a great day remembering your father
ReplyDeleteThat was a really beautiful tribute. I can only imagine how hard today must be for you.
ReplyDeleteHugs and special prayers for you today!
ReplyDeleteAww heartbreaking. I love the weding photo of you two, so happy.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I was able to know him and spend some specials times at the cottage with your family. XOXO
ReplyDeletethinking of you dear friend! thanks for sharing this special post about your dad who sounds incredible!
ReplyDeleteTears in my eyes. Beautiful post, Kim.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing. The pictures...priceless. Virtual Hugs.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet tribute. I'm afraid of the day when I lose one of my parents. I really can't imagine what it feels like. I'm grateful for my faith in times like those. Write your memories of him down so you don't forget- and so you can share them with your children one day.
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