Today marks 8 years since my father’s death. I couldn’t let the day pass without doing a post about him. I find myself reflecting differently this year. My family is really trying to make it a day of honoring him instead of wallowing in our grief. I thought I’d share my top 10 favorite things about my dad:
1. He loved his family more than anything.
2. He was funny and loved to laugh.
3. He was generous and caring.
4. He could talk for hours about anything and everything.
5. He was so proud when he got his bachelors degree at age 50.
6. He didn’t care what other people thought and marched to the beat of his own drum
7. He loved his job at the university.
8. He loved the summer and loved taking us to the park. He had as much fun as we did.
9. He loved volunteering.
10. He loved to eat, especially meat and dessert. That must be where I get my love of food.
I miss you, dad, and know that I think about you every day. xoxo
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mylifereinvented says
Your father sounds like he was an amazing man. We need more like him in the world. I'm sorry for your loss, but I'm happy that you are taking the time to reflect on the happy moments.
Hoarding Happiness says
*hugs*
What a great dad. Thanks for sharing your memories with us.
🙂
UnHoly Diver says
That's a wonderful way of celebrating your father's memory. I always prefer to remember my father in much the same manner, too. He was just 50 when he died in 1978 of a heart attack, but he lived a full life and there was never any doubt that he loved his family, either. Not a day goes by that I don't think about him.
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I hope one day, I can too mark the day of my fathers death by honering him instead of sadness…
i lost my dad, february 1st this year!
thanks for sharing, that means there must be hope for me too ;)!
Dancing Branflake says
A wonderful tribute. Thank you for sharing this and helping others who have lost also. Your candidness is always so refreshing and comforting.
Hollie says
aww, I loved reading this, Melissa. Your Dad sounds like he was a wonderful man.. and I can't help but think of that story your mom posted awhile back about her wedding ring.
Thomasina says
What a lovely tribute to your dad. I think this is one of your best posts!
L!$@ says
Lovely post. Thanks for sharing 😀
mom says
So true, Mel, so true 🙂
Cat says
He sounds like he was an incredible person 🙂 He would be proud of what you've accomplished in just your blog alone.
Your positive posts despite the tough times you're going through are so inspiring, Melissa. 🙂
Caitlyn says
Hugs and warmest thoughts to you on this hard day. Today also marks the anniversary of my father's death (20 years ago) from Leukemia. He was a firefighter for the Lansing Fire Department. He left behind two little girls and a loving wife among his wonderful loving group of family and friends.
While March 10 has always been a tender day for my (and your) heart, cherish the times you had with your father and remember him for all the wonderful things he was (just as you have beautifully written in this blog post). I always see March 10 as a day to realize all the beautiful things in my life that I take for granted.
Again, my warmest regards are with you. Sincerely, Caity
Melissa Blake says
Hugs to you too, Caitlyn.
Eco Village says
I always prefer to remember my father in much the same manner, too.
Intmc says
Its a great one..There is a wonderful way of celebrating your father's memory. Thanks