A Tribute To A Great Dad

My heart has been heavy with sadness the last couple of weeks as my dad received some upsetting news on the anniversary day of the death of my mother.  How ironic that he had an appointment with a doctor on that date that would change our lives once again.  In the blink of a second we received some devastating news.   It is that very second when you feel like a semi has hit you and then you breathe and the world stands still.  There has been very few times that my dad has cried and now the tears have been flowing.   Needless to say our lives have been changed once again.

My husband and I are feeling very saddened by the decline in health of a dad who has meant so much to us.  He has taught us much about forgiveness and reminded us continually that you are not old until you reach your nineties.  That was his goal to be able to tell everyone I am old with a big smile and laugh.   He is an ornery person with  a great sense of humor and he told me that laughing keeps you young.  He taught me to never give up, forgive people and never spend more money than you have.  Well I've tried to live by his rules at least 90 percent of the time. LOL!

He is respected and loved by many people as I have observed while spending a lot of time with him.  On a recent trip to the grocery store he was greeted with much admiration and respect by all the people in Krogers.  I was shocked as we slowly maneuvered our way up and down isles that everyone knew him.  With much respect they called by name, Mr. ......  He always throws his hand up to acknowledge them.  I had to choke back the tears.   He walks slowly these days, but he  reminded me that he can still walk.   A lot of people were surprised to find out I was his daughter, and I smiled with dignity as I was very proud to walk beside him.

This has been one of the hardest blog post for me, as tears have stained the computer screen.  I am hoping by some miracle that he will get to say I am old. Life will never be same, but spending time with the one man in my life who loves me unconditionally will make every day beautiful and sunny.  I love you Dad !!!

Life is beautiful!!

Elizabeth:)