On October 10th, one year ago, my Dad passed away. I think of him always, of course.... but this past year there have been a lot of big events go on and that is when I most thought about him...
My wedding to Isaac. That day I would have loved for my Dad to see how happy I finally was. It would have been so great for my Dad to have met Isaac. I know that he would have adored him. Not only because he played for his beloved cougs... but because he would have seen that he is such a blessing to not only me, but also to his Grandsons. I also tell Isaac that he would have also adored my Dad, and how I wish that he could have met him. They remind me a lot of each other really... big tough men with tender hearts...
The struggle of the move. It was a hard time in my life. I thought of him at times when I needed some encouragement.... you know, the kind that only a father can give a daughter. My Dad always had a way to give me a hug and was able to whisper in my ear just the thing that I needed to hear at that exact moment. It was almost like his super power...
Now... as I prepare to have this sweet baby, I think of him often. He always loved the new babies. They always had a spot on their grandpas lap, especially at dinner. He liked to feed them. I have felt somewhat cheated when thinking of this lately... that my new baby will never get to experience this, until the other day my older boys were talking about their grandpa and reminded me that the baby is with grandpa right now. How sweet this moment was for me that my boys realized that our baby has already met this man... What a great thought, my new baby sitting on my Dads lap...
I feel so blessed and lucky to have not only known this man... but that I also got to call him my Dad....
Thursday, October 9, 2008
MY SWEET DAD...
Posted by Isaac and Lea at 7:46 PM
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Hello that is a tear jerker. I wish I new him as well. And how cool to realize that your baby is with your dad now. That is cool. Thanks for my emotional moment.
Lea...that was a tear filled read. I see those pics of your dad at your house and can feel how great of a man he is.
I am so glad the boys reminded you that this new baby is with their grandpa, what a sweet vision to have for you.
Well now that I have used the whole box of tissue and blown my nose several times and told gracie that I'm ok, I can say wow you said that perfect! every word. You are so lucky to have such a good dad and that you can always know in your heart that your dad and sweet baby boy have meet one another.
That is a Beautiful post about your dad! {sniff sniff}
I
am pretty sure he knows all about Isaac and how happy you are!
I love that your boys pointed out how lucky this baby is to be able to have this time with your Dad.
I love him too, and i don't even know him, he sounds AMAZING!
Loves...
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