“My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me.”
~Jim Valvano
I lost my father in January of this year and I wasn’t sure how I would feel come Father’s Day. There’s a heaviness in my heart because I miss him. I miss his voice, smile, laughing eyes, and hugs. I miss watching the Discovery, National Geographic, History and Sci-Fi channels with him and discussing what we saw afterward. I miss reading books with him and forming our own little book club to talk about what we’d read.
I remember the faces he made whenever my mom made him dance with her, and his stiff, soldierly way of dancing. He loved movies, like I did, and I remember his reaction when we saw Avatar together in 3D. He resembled a child in his excitement and amazement having never seen anything like that before.
I should never have written ‘lost’ because he’s not lost. He’s in a better place and one day we’ll see each other again and together we’ll marvel at things even more amazing.
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She reached for the stars
The depth of her father’s love
showed her how to thrive
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I Love You, Dad
by 365greetings.com
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Your arms are my shelter
Assuring me that it will be better
Your hand is my comfort
Lifting me up when I fall short
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Your voice makes me strong
Teaching me what’s right and wrong
Your smile says it all
Father, I love you more than all
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“Every good man is a father to someone.”
Such a moving tribute.
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Thank you Magarisa. 🙂
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You are most welcome, Vashti.
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❤ xx
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Oh Vashti, this made me well up. So beautiful. Biggest hugs xxx
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you are such a great dad, Al! Happy Father’s Day
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Thank you! Big family picnic planned. Sunshine forecast. Perfect! ♥
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I cried like a baby as I wrote it but I heard that’s good for the soul. Thank you. You have a wonderful Father’s Day weekend. I know you deserve it. ❤ xx
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Thank you so much ♥
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This is so beautiful Vashti and your father will be so proud of you, smiling at you from the stars ☺💖 xxx
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That’s so sweet. Thank you so much. ❤ xx
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☺💜 xxx
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Very beautiful and it made me think of my father too. Thanks very much for sharing and I’m sure he’d be so proud. Thanks, Vashti.
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I’m happy you liked it and that you thought of your dad. It feels surreal that I won’t be seeing him on Sunday. Thank you.
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Lovely! Just lovely! I am all about my dad and my brother, who are great dads! ❤
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Hello Annette, that’s wonderful. I have a brother too and he’s an incredible father as well––so hands on and loving. I wish your dad and brother a wonderful Father’s Day weekend. ❤ xx
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💗💗💗💗
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❤️🌟❤️🌟❤️
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Vashti, I love this so much! It reminds me of my own father who has been gone 25 years. But like you said he isn’t lost, he’s in a better place and I will see him again!
Many blessings to you and much love! xo
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Thank you so much, Gayl❣️I’m happy you enjoyed it.❤️xx
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Beautiful tribute!
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Thank you Paul. 😀 xx
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Beautiful memories to embrace you this Father’s Day. ❤
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Very true, Olga. Thank you. ❤ xx
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Beautiful, I loved this tribute, very moving.
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Hello Barbara. Thank you, I’m happy you enjoyed the post. Have a lovely weekend. 😀
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Wonderful tribute to someone who must have done a great job fathering.
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Aw, thank you so much, Craig. That’s very sweet. I appreciate you. Have a wonderful Father’s Day weekend. ❤ xx
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A beautiful post. Fathers Day is tough for so many. Take care.
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Hello Brigid. Thank you very much. I appreciate you stopping by. I will take care. 🙂
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This is beautiful
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Hello Alara, thank you. I’m glad you liked the post. 😀
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You’re welcome, hope to read more
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That would be great. Thank you! 😀 xx
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Aw Vashti, this was such beautiful tribute to your dad. Again, I’m sorry for your great loss, and I do know how it feels because I lost my dad 25 years ago and we too were close and it doesn’t matter how many years pass, it often feels like yesterday. I can tell you the sadness finds a way to meld into a special little compartment in our hearts where eventually the sting goes away and you can smile knowing you’ve reserved that special part in you just for him. ❤ Sending big hugs to you girlfriend! xo💝💚💜
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Hello Debby, thanks for those sweet and soothing words. I’m sorry for your loss too. ❤ Hugs&Kisses ❤
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❤ ❤ Thank you.
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Love this, Vashti! I still miss my father and it’s been twenty years now.
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Hi Traci. Like you, I don’t think I’ll ever stop missing my father. Wow, it’s hard losing a parent. I’m glad you liked the post. Thank you! ❤
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You’re welcome, Vashti. Hugs. It helps to know someday I’ll see him again.
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A wonderful tribute to our father, Vashti.
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Thank you Robbie. 🙂
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Wrapping you in love Vashti ❤
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Aww, thank you so much, Jane. ❤ xx
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Oh my…Such a beautiful, touching tribute to your father, Vashti. Sending hugs across the miles. XO
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Hi Natalie! Thank you for the kind words and the hugs. You’re very sweet. ❤ xx
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Beautiful and moving poetry Vashti. You are so lucky to have been close to your father. Those memories will always be right there for you.
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That’s true, Denis. Thank you. ❤
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Beautiful poem to a great father, Vashti. I know you miss him, but I bet he’s smiling on you now and is so proud of the wonderful person you are.
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Hello Sunni! Thank you so much for the kind words, my friend. ❤ xx
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Brava.. 🌹🌹🌹
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Thank you. 🙂
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So sorry to hear of your loss, Vashti. Your dad sounds like a wonderful father, and I’m so glad you have such wonderful memories. He is his job well, and I’m sure it was as wonderful for him as it was for you. ❤
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Hello! He was a wonderful father. Thank you very much for the kind words. ❤ xx
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