Father's Day is a bit of a sad occasion in the Townsend House.
My dad's dead. He died Monday, July 10th of 1995. I didn't really know him. I just knew things about him. (I look just like him, so if I ever want to see him, I can just look in a mirror. *lol*)
Doug's dad is not doing very well. We're about to go see him at the nursing home. He may not even know who we are. He may not even be awake.
Anyway, rather than depressing everyone, I'll commence with the father's day tribute.
Now allow me to assault your mind with images of fathers!!!
That's how it should be anyway.
This is how it should have been for me and my dad. He chose something else.
A Sweet Father's Day Card!
Funny Father's Day Messages:
And since my mother, who was a single parent, raised me and my brother, playing both roles as a mother and a father, I'm going to honor her today!
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY, MOTHER!!!
This is my absolute favorite picture!!!! OMG, it makes me think of the time Mother and I stayed up and watched Aliens and then she put in another movie and when I asked what it was, she said, Man Eating Vermin. It was really Jumping Jack Flash! *LOL* I'm laughing so hard I'm crying!!!!
My mother loves polar bears, so here they are!
So, Happy Father's Day! If you have a dad, hug him tightly. Don't ever let him go.
ADDED LATER:
I found these after I posted this tribute.
I miss my Dad too. Sort of angry with him for ignoring all the Doctor's advice and then their words became prophesy. He has missed out on so much. Too much. The day he died, I became an orphan and I have gone on with my life alone. I should be bitter, but instead, I am wiser... more experienced now because I can handle so much more than I could of ever imagined. I am proud of myself for moving forward without any help in life and everything I have, I have earned. That is priceless to me. My independence and integrity come from the strength and courage I found within myself all alone. Besides, while I am stuck here, left behind, I know that I will see my Dad again one day and it won't feel like any time has past. It will all be restored by God tenfold. And maybe all that time alone, I have known to lean on God and I will be grateful for all the lessons He gave me here on earth. They will bless me in heaven... And I will have much to share with my Dad and my Father... So I will keep pushing for my breakthroughs until I am called home Shellye. Its friends like you that have made it more worth while... more blessed than I could of ever prayed for. I love you Shellye. And no, neither of us are alone. We have a Father who loves us more than we could ever imagine... in fact, our name is written on the palm of His hand because we are so special to Him. With God, ALL things are HIMpossible!!! <3
ReplyDeleteThank you for your wonderful, well written comment! I love you too! It's nice to have feedback from my readers! (I know you're more than that!) Tell your husband I said, "Happy Father's Day!"
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