A Father’s Day Tribute to My Dad in Pictures.
I don’t think I will ever be able to find the words to properly express just how much my Dad means to me and how grateful I am for all of the times he has gone above and beyond for me. We live in 2 different states now and I know he reads this blog regularly, so I hope writing this and sharing some old family photos I found will help to express some of the things I have been meaning to say.
“Any man can be a Father but it takes someone special to be a dad.” ~ Anne Geddes
If you are a regular reader of About A Mom, you know that my mom, Laura, is my blogging partner and closest friend. You haven’t heard much about my dad until now, so I will tell you a bit about him. My Dad is a fun guy to be around. He enjoys watching football with his buddies and hosting cook-outs on the weekends. As far back as I can remember he has been an RC car and boat enthusiast. He even flew RC planes for a while. Unlike two of my siblings it is not a passion that I share with Dad, but memories of weekends spent as a child watching Dad race brings a smile to my face. He lives his life with great integrity and is someone that friends and family can count on.
“To hear the name of father was another name for love.” ~ Fanny Fern
To say that I was a royal pain as a teenager is a real understatement. My parents divorced when I was fourteen years old, and I took that as my license to be disobedient and reckless. At age fifteen I became pregnant with my amazing son, Sidney, who is now twenty-five years old. I was so ashamed and terrified to tell my dad that I was pregnant, although I really shouldn’t have been. His love and support over the years should have been enough for me to know that I could tell him anything, but I was scared, confused, and not thinking clearly. Dad was my rock during that period of my life, and again 9 years later when I became a divorced, single mom to an eight year old boy. My Dad was the one who picked my son up from the YMCA every afternoon and gave him the male bonding that he so much needed. I don’t know what we would have done without him.
Over and over again throughout my life, my Dad has been there for me and my family. We might not talk on the phone every day, but when it really matters the most he is there for me.
“To a father growing old nothing is dearer than a daughter.” ~ Euripides
Last Father’s Day I made my Dad a card using the picture below. I was sixteen when that picture of us was taken. We were just sitting on the floor of my apartment that I shared with my then husband and baby son. I really don’t know why, but it has always been a favorite picture of mine.
My father was so touched by the card. It really meant a lot to him that I took the time to make something so meaningful. I’ve been going through old pictures the last couple of days and this year will be making him something again for Father’s Day. It’s so fun going through old pictures and breathing new life into them by creating cards and other photo creations. Especially with the distance of states now between us, my photo creation will mean more to Dad than ever.
How will you be showing Dad that you care this Father’s Day?
This Father’s Day, let Dad know how much you care. Use your favorite photo memories to create something special just for him. Make it memorable. Make it meaningful. Make it real. Go to hp.com/go/makeitreal.
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What a sweet way to show how much you care for your dad! By the way that some interesting hair you had back then!
LOL! It was the 80’s after all! I should do a post showing all the insane hair styles I have had over the years. There were some really wacky ones!
That is so sweet. I hope you Dad sees the pictures and it puts a big smile on his face.
This is so sweet and makes me miss my dad so much! Be sure to hug him close and appreciate him as it is evident you do! I hope you have a Happy Father’s Day celebrating him!
Thanks Jeannette. I know this Father’s Day will be a tough one for you and you will be in my thoughts.
I loved reading this! It’s so sweet and touching to see your love for your father.
It’s also awesome to see old pics of you. 😉
what a touching tribute to such a wonderful man! I’m lucky to have an amazing father as well!
What a sweet way to show the love for your dad!
What a sweet post – thank you for sharing! Love the pics!
I totally have tears in my eyes! Such a sweet sentiment for someone who sounds like they deserve it! I love the photos you’ve included. You can see the love the two of you have for each other through them.
Such a Great post!
This is so amazingly sweet – and brought a tear to my eye! {I’m always such a sap…} But – I feel super proud of myself… In the first pic with all of the kids, I tried to pick out which one might be you. And I was right!! So funny – Love the hair 🙂
Awe! That is soooo sweet! What a nice tribute to your dad. I agree with Meagan, love the hair! Ask me sometime and I’ll show you one of my high school photos:-)
Beautiful post!!!! Your love for your dad shines through. Thanks for sharing!
My dad was my everything (I was always, ALWAYS, Daddy’s little girl), he was the most loving, caring, amazing man I’ve known. He taught me so much. He passed away very unexpectedly in October so this is my first Fathers Day without him and I am trying SO hard to not completely ruin it for hubby, but I am having an extra hard time right now. I miss him so much. I’d give anything to be able to pick up the phone and tell him how much I love him.. and just to have him hug me one more time.
I’m so very sorry for your loss Christina. It’s wonderful that you have such great memories to hold on to. I can’t imagine what you’re going through. *hugs*
Love this. Very nice.