Monday, January 30, 2012

In Loving Memory: Celebrating A Life

I wanted to write a poem. Or perhaps find a fitting one celebrating life. Nothing stood out or spoke to me. I wrote a condensed biography of his life only to decide at the last minute it wasn't good enough. Not good enough to honor a man whose life meant so much to me. Whose memory I hold dear. This isn't a post meant to garner sympathy. It's simply in honor of a great man. I wanted to share photos from my childhood as well, but they seem to be tucked away in some hidden corner. I think these say so much, however, and they'll have to do. Today would have been his 69th birthday. Happy Birthday, Dad. Remembering the good times . . .







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19 comments:

  1. Happy Birthday to your dad, Wendy :)

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  2. Wendy, thanks so very much for sharing this glimpse of your Dad with us. I know that he was so very proud of you. Hugs, hugs, hugs.

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  3. Thanks for this, Wendy - it is a touching tribute.

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  4. Wonderful post, Wendy! Thank you for sharing this. :)

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  5. What an amazing way to honor your father, and the fact that you chose to share it with us, your friends, humbles and touches me. You love for your father is inspiring and wonderful.

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  6. It's great that you have these photos to remind you of him. Hugs to you! I know you miss him terribly.

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  7. Great post! I love looking at old pictures. :)

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  8. What a great collection of photos!

    Hugs to you, Wendy....

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  9. Wonderful photos to help you always remember your special dad. Thanks for sharing with all of us.

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  10. Thanks for sharing, Wendy! That's a beautiful tribute.
    {Hugs}

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  11. Lovely! Looks like such a wonderful man, dad, and Husband!! Hugs to you!

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  12. This is the perfect tribute Wendy. Happy birthday to your dad. I'm sure he's smiling down right now. Hugs.

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  13. Thinking of you....I think that this was a beautiful post!

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  14. What a wonderful tribute to your dad, Wendy. I'll bet you miss him every day.

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  15. Perfect way to remember your dad. Love your photos since you don't share them often enough(hint hint).

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