Tomorrow is my father's birthday. On September 1 this year he would have been 93.
My father was the quiet strength of our family. He could make or fix almost anything.
Daddy enjoyed being a father. He enjoyed spending time with us. When grandchildren came along he did the same for them. They all have memories of doing things with Grandpa.
He was a naturally likable man. People gravitated toward him. He liked them back.
As much as I loved my mother I was a Daddy's girl. I was the little girl he always wanted and I felt special because of that.
I miss him.
My Daddy could also do anything. And even though he had four other daughters, he still made me feel special. He died at 91, this past February. I miss him so much.
ReplyDeleteYou are so fortunate to have had your father so many years. My condolences for your loss.
DeleteYour love for your dad always comes through in your writings about your family. You were fortunate to have a loving man to raise you.
ReplyDeleteYes I was. I always knew how fortunate I was too.
DeleteI am the same, Emma. He had his photos, but he left me with a ton of stories.
ReplyDeleteMy memories of my family are the most precious things I have. The reason I write this log is so my offspring will have them too.
DeleteMy father's birthday was in August, too, the 28th. And he could do anything, too. Here's to dad's.
ReplyDeleteI was due to be born on August 18 that year. When my birth passed my mother's birthday, my father was excited. He wanted a baby born on his birthday. I did not wait that long. I was born August 24. I know he was happy anyway.
DeleteParents shade comforts us from all heat of suffering. A good tribute to a loved father.
ReplyDeleteMy father was one of those people that everybody liked. He was a man all of us admired.
DeleteMy late father's birthday would have been in mid-June and I also miss him. Like you, I was also a daddy's girl and out of 2 siblings, the other being a brother, that was an easy title.
ReplyDeleteIt is so hard losing a parent. We never stop missing them.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post. It's short and yet, so intense. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteGreetings from London.
My father's life was too short too. We loved him while we had him.
DeleteI wish my Mom and Dad lived long enough to see their granddaughter and great grandchildren.
ReplyDeleteI know exactly what you mean.
Deletehe was special person indeed dear Emma !
ReplyDeletethrough your stories i know him as loving ,responsible and friendly father
i am happy that you and your children have precious and sweet memories of him ,this is earning of his life i believe
hugs!
We all loved him and admired him.
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