father's day

last year i posted a tribute to my daddy, my hero. i miss him so much & it is, on days such as these, my fondest wish to pick up the phone or drive down the road & have a chat with him about things of ordinary days. since that is not possible any longer, i do what is. i take my cup of tea this evening to the quiet deck & i tell him the things of our ordinary day. i know he can hear this. but i do miss his replies, his laughter, his hugs, the smell of his soap. if your dad is still only a phone call or a short drive away...please dial or drive. relish in those moments of ordinariness. say those words that you wish you would say. hold that hug just a moment longer & savor it.

i do not mean to become so melancholy today. but rather i want you to embrace what is while it is...with joy! & i also want to wish a wonderful father's day to those in your lives.

D...this means you too! you were the first man i dated who i knew without a doubt would be an excellent father. & through the years you have never let me down in that...your tender hands holding our newborns, your strong arms lifting them up, your comforting hugs, your shoulder for cries, your firm & steady guidance, your wise words. your are the sure & steady leader of our family, our rock & foundation. we are blessed beyond imagining & we love you so much! happy father's day!!