Thanks for the pictures Holly. My dad has been one of the most influential people in my life. Even though he's not with us anymore, he's still a significant individual in my life. I still think about how he would like me to plant my plants in our garden. Knowing where to put the ones that needed the most sun. Trying to remember exactly how he would have fished a difficult part of the river to catch even the smallest of fish. When it wasn't really about the fishing at all. I love my dad so much for teaching me everything that he tried to instill into this hard head of mine. He was to patient, loving, and funny man. I still run into people that grew up with him and his siblings in California. I love to hear the stories they tell me about my crazy dad when he was growing up.
I still have a weird fondness for a complete stranger that happens to be wearing bib overalls. I wish he was still here so I could have him magically start our 100 year old tiller mom keeps in her yard next to her rose bushes. The new ones just don't do the job like dad would have liked. And I still have no idea how he would get it running. I think it had a something to do with spraying a lot of WD40 into the motor.
He's the reason that I have trouble killing little bugs in my house, even though Tyler thinks I'm weird. A dragon fly will never be just a dragon fly. Even when it's in a shoebox with lots of tissue. After six years I would have thought that it would get easier, but find that this year was one of the hardest since he's been gone. I love him very much and still miss his chuckles and words of good advice.
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1. The best dad any girl could have asked for.
2. Heavenly Father
3. A great Grandpapa
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That is great Heidi. I like hearing about Dad from the perspective of my brother and sisters. He was Great. He STILL is great. We were blessed with wonderful parents. This day is hard, but I try to slap a smile on my face so I don't ruin it for my kids and THEIR Dad.
I sure miss him. Just like the rest of us. Have a nice day.
Love ya.
HI-
Loved this post! what a sweet positive attitude you have.
You have been blessed with such a great family!
Love you Heidi!
I really couldn't have asked for a better set of parents and supportive siblings. They have got to be special to put up with me!
Heidi, that was very sweet. It just doesn't seem to get any easier. I really enjoyed reading that. Love ya,
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Heidi, you are such a cutie! Jan and I love your blog. I love your post about your Dad. How are you guys? Do you think you still want to visit us even if we are in boring oklahoma? And how do you like your clothes btw?
Love,
Holl and Jan
I love hearing the old stories, that was my favorite part of reunions was when all our parents would get together. Uncle Steve was a great example to me. He is greatly missed (but I just know grandma is so happy to be with him).
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