Two years ago on Fathers’ Day, my Dad had a massive stroke. On this day, I reflect on him and his desire to create a life for him and for his wife and daughters, one that had all the things he didn’t have. He would have appreciated this, with its philosophical point of view:
My children have a Dad who is kind, gentle and caring. He has been a pony, a trampoline and a climbing gym. He has fixed broken toys, made dolls and doll furniture. He has read countless books, told stories and colored pictures. He has chased balls, held bikes while his daughters learned to ride and played sleeping rocks. He has fetched frisbees from trees and from the roof and cats from trees. He has been the recipient of many gifts, both tangible and intangible, and he keeps them all in his heart. He has been mentor, guide and confidant, encouraging those in his life to be all they can be. I am blessed to have him in mine.
I was so sad to read about your father, Debra. It seems so many of us at this age are dealing with loss and pain when it comes to our dads. I pray that you have peace and can find many happy memories of your dad. I loved the cartoon.
You are blessed to have such a wonderful husband and father to your kids. I too am blessed with a wonderful man, who would have been a great father, if we’d had the chance.
A lovely tribute to your Dad and to your Children’s Dad on this Father’s Day, 2009….
Thank you for that link to the Villa Lou Miradou…Unfortuneatly it ias NOT the same house at all, nor is it even the same area. My father’s house was right on The Med in Cap D’Antibes, and Antibes itself was less than ten minutes away….This is much Higher up in the mountains and on a much larger piece of property….I must say it was lovely to see this House and Pool….. I got excited when I saw that link, But, Alas…. it was not Daddy’s Joe’s Villa Lou Miradou. )These “characters” one has to put in place to comment are almost impossible for me to read….)
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poetikat said,
June 21, 2009 @ 1:37 pm
I was so sad to read about your father, Debra. It seems so many of us at this age are dealing with loss and pain when it comes to our dads. I pray that you have peace and can find many happy memories of your dad. I loved the cartoon.
You are blessed to have such a wonderful husband and father to your kids. I too am blessed with a wonderful man, who would have been a great father, if we’d had the chance.
Peace,
Kat
rudee said,
June 21, 2009 @ 3:08 pm
This is a lovely tribute to both your husband and your father. Thank you for sharing.
Cat B said,
June 21, 2009 @ 10:10 pm
So very poignant and sweet. So glad your husband is such a fine one, Debra! You are both very blessed, I think!
mary said,
June 21, 2009 @ 11:53 pm
I’ve been thinking of you off and on today. Very nice tribute to your Dad and your wonderful mate. Take care my friend.
OldOldLady Of The Hills said,
June 21, 2009 @ 11:53 pm
A lovely tribute to your Dad and to your Children’s Dad on this Father’s Day, 2009….
Thank you for that link to the Villa Lou Miradou…Unfortuneatly it ias NOT the same house at all, nor is it even the same area. My father’s house was right on The Med in Cap D’Antibes, and Antibes itself was less than ten minutes away….This is much Higher up in the mountains and on a much larger piece of property….I must say it was lovely to see this House and Pool….. I got excited when I saw that link, But, Alas…. it was not Daddy’s Joe’s Villa Lou Miradou. )These “characters” one has to put in place to comment are almost impossible for me to read….)