Today marks 29 years since my Dad passed in his sleep at the age of 32. I was three and a half years old. I've always felt cheated around Father's Day for this reason. Thankfully, I have Madeline and she has Marc for a wonderful father. So all those feelings of loss with my dad come back and well, I get all weird and depressy. Anyway... The point of this post, first, to remember my dad and second, to remember how he lived. He told my mom once that he always tried to end conversations or meetings with friends and family on good terms, because he never knew for sure if he'd see them again. Considering Dad died without any warning and considering I don't remember any conversations I might have had with him, this really stuck with me when Mom told me about it later. So if you still have your Dad or if you are a Dad or if you have someone in your life that means something to you but you don't always agree with or get along with, try and apply this concept the next time you see them. Thanks for reading if you got this far. I love you guys and gals! :hug:
Love you too T! Matter of fact I just met with my dad last night and we watched the basketball game together along with my mother.
Tam I'm so sorry how things ended for your father sometimes things happen in life that really really suck and leave you with your arms up in air asking WHY? My son is 9 and as most of you know he is my world and do my best to make sure he knows it (which he does). He started camp this week and as I walked up to the drop off area with him he gets up on his toes and pulls on my shirt to give me a kiss good bye right in front of the other parents and did that ever make me feel good. I could not imagine not having those moments anymore it would destroy me, childeren are our legacy Tam so keep doing what you are doing and keeping your fathers legacy alive.
Tam, so sorry you had to go through that. I can't imagine what it would be like without my dad, def words of wisdom. Thanks for the post!
CG...Tam...You are a teeriffic person! I've read alot of your posts over the years, and I know your Dad would be VERY proud of you for the person you are. Keep Him and your Dad in your prayers...He's always listening. My prayers are with you. Celebrate fathers day and be happy...I bet he'd like that.
wow.. I don't even know how to respond or if I can as I type this. I too have lost my father. We were not as close as I would have liked and it was still the hardest thing I have ever went through in my life. I can only agree fully...If you currently aren't getting along with dad or son ... I'm just sayin, suck it up. You never know when they might be there and as much as you think it might not bother you........it will. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about my dad. Happy Early fathers day to all you dads out there and to mine, I love you and will always miss you. J
Very touching Tam. That's an amazing thought and feeling to share with us. Very cool you feel comfortable to do so. Sorry bout your father........
it is a great rule and it is very true. Anything can happen so you never know... for whatever little bit it helps we all love ya here tam...and hopefully it wont be too bad and you can step back and smile when you see fathers day with Marc and Madeline.
Bump, 30 years Friday, and the older Madeline gets, the more it hits me this time of year. Sentiment is the same though. Hope everyone has a good Father's day. (yes yes, week and a half early).
Somehow I missed this thread last year...excellent advise your father gave....Fortunely I havent had an arguement with my dad since I was a teen....we dont always agree but I respect his thoughts and never try to push him to see my way...
