So beautiful Karen, I love the idea of writing something for his birthday. It’s so important to allow ourselves to express our grief. He sounds like a wonderful man.
Such a beautiful tribute Karen, I did shed a tear 😢 Your dad is missed so much by everyone who knew him. He would be so proud of you and the boys. Sending you lots of hugs and love ❤️ xxxx
He was respected, dare l say loved as a brother, a mentor, above all a Rock. He gave us to you, and you to us. Your Dad showed you the way and always will. I hope that l have influenced my little girl in the same way Chris did with you, thanks for sharing this, it gives we Dads hope that we all got it right and we'll be remembered for taking our families to special places, creating special memories that last long after we are gone.
Thanks Paul 🥰 and yes, I think you can feel safe in the knowledge. It’s the quality time, the calm reassurance, that feeling of safety, no matter where I am. That’s what made it and makes it for me. It is, of course, lovely that he was respected and admired by others in his profession and through life, and that makes me immensely proud. But I’m also just glad he was ultimately a kind and caring person who dearly loved us, his family. It shone through, in everything. He always wanted what was best for us.
☺️ thank you! That’s a nice thing to hear, like you got to know him through my words. Such high praise, from my perspective. He was a wonderful man. I can genuinely say, you would have loved him and he would have loved you (and agreed to adopt you too). 😂 xx
P.S. I have seen your post you tagged me in, haven’t had a chance to read it yet! That’s tomorrow with my cuppa in the morning 🥰 thank you for sharing it with me.
🥰 thank you ♥️ it’s a sad day but also a strangely loving day. Remembering these moments was really nice. I don’t mind these moments of sadness and grief. I was lucky to have love like that and a dad like that.
This was so lovely ♥️
Thank you! 🥰
So beautiful Karen, I love the idea of writing something for his birthday. It’s so important to allow ourselves to express our grief. He sounds like a wonderful man.
Thank you! 🥰 It’s lovely to do, I always feel it brings me closer to him again. And it is absolutely vital to express grief in some way, I believe.
Such a beautiful tribute Karen, I did shed a tear 😢 Your dad is missed so much by everyone who knew him. He would be so proud of you and the boys. Sending you lots of hugs and love ❤️ xxxx
Thanks Auntie Ginny 🥰 it was hard to write but easy all the same. I love to do this, I feel it brings me that bit closer to him. Xx
So much love for this post. Being daughters to wonderful fathers connects us and I’m so grateful for it xxx
I am very grateful too ❤️ for our fathers and for making this connection x
He was respected, dare l say loved as a brother, a mentor, above all a Rock. He gave us to you, and you to us. Your Dad showed you the way and always will. I hope that l have influenced my little girl in the same way Chris did with you, thanks for sharing this, it gives we Dads hope that we all got it right and we'll be remembered for taking our families to special places, creating special memories that last long after we are gone.
Hugs n stuff xx
Thanks Paul 🥰 and yes, I think you can feel safe in the knowledge. It’s the quality time, the calm reassurance, that feeling of safety, no matter where I am. That’s what made it and makes it for me. It is, of course, lovely that he was respected and admired by others in his profession and through life, and that makes me immensely proud. But I’m also just glad he was ultimately a kind and caring person who dearly loved us, his family. It shone through, in everything. He always wanted what was best for us.
Hugs and love back ☺️ x
A sad and lovely read Karen xx
Thank you, my friend 🥰 sad and lovely is exactly how I would describe going through these memories to write about him. A strange dichotomy.
I love it that I feel like I know your dad 🖤 he sounds a good man to know x
☺️ thank you! That’s a nice thing to hear, like you got to know him through my words. Such high praise, from my perspective. He was a wonderful man. I can genuinely say, you would have loved him and he would have loved you (and agreed to adopt you too). 😂 xx
Oh, my heart ❤️. This tribute is so touching, and I'm moved to tears. May your tender heart be comforted today.
P.S. I have seen your post you tagged me in, haven’t had a chance to read it yet! That’s tomorrow with my cuppa in the morning 🥰 thank you for sharing it with me.
🥰 thank you ♥️ it’s a sad day but also a strangely loving day. Remembering these moments was really nice. I don’t mind these moments of sadness and grief. I was lucky to have love like that and a dad like that.
A very beautiful tribute. From the way you describe him, I'm very sure he would be proud to read it.
Thank you! I hope so 🥰