This will be, by far the most difficult post I have made thus far, because on June 5th, I buried my father. Not to have him here to celebrate this Father's Day, is unexpected. He was loved and will be missed by all. My first post I dedicate to him. I know what a treasure I had in my Dad. When it comes to Fathers, we had the best of the best.
Here is a letter I wrote to my father on Father's Day, 2001
A LETTER TO MY
FATHER
As long as I can
remember, you
have always been
near.
With you around,
I knew I had nothing
to fear.
In your family,
you have always taken pride.
That is a joy you
could never hide.
You have always
worked hard at anything
you put your
hands to.
You are always
willing and eager to help others by
doing what you
can do.
When I think
back, I don't think there is anything
you have not
sold; shoes and jewelry, to name a few.
Even during
rough times, you saw our family through.
We always knew we
could depend on you.
Family has always
been your priority.
You have always
believed in accountablity.
Years have not
changed you in the least.
Your commitment
to our family has only increased.
Your unwaivering
belief that a family that prays together
stays together
has seen us through stormy weather.
Daddy, you are
the best father a daughter could have,
a hidden treasure
found; a model of fatherhood and
a blessing to our
family.
Thank you for
being the example of the best person we could
want to be.
Love,
Your Daughter,
Pat.