He grew up Catholic, my Dad. Like, really, Catholic. You know, statue of Mary in the yard, Rosary beads in his mothers hands, alter boy, confession, seven brothers and sisters, Catholic school–he was raised in a Catholic home. And while he and my Mom didn’t raise us in the Catholic church, the foundations and traditions...
It’s a conversation I’ve had numerous times over the last several months. I’ve talked about it with Chad. My Dad. My sister. Over coffee with friends. While running side by side with another friend. It’s a conversation I’ve had, again and again, in my own mind-thoughts whirling and swirling and twisting my brain cells until...
Last week I captured the above picture of my girls as they were making slime (for the 1,067,215th time) in the kitchen. When I loaded the picture onto my computer I started laughing. There was something about Meadow’s mouth and the placement of her hands that made me think of a cooking show that I’m...
She pulled her backpack through her arms this morning and I helped her pull her raccoon hat with the cute little ears over her head. She was smiling as she reached for the door and I stood behind her, ready to follow her outside to wait for the bus. Before she opened the door she...
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Summer what a beautiful tribute to such a very special man – Not only has he touched your life and been an amazing dad but he has been such an example of how to be an incredible mom to your precious children – so i join you in wishing your dad a very special birthday
Thank you so much, Barb! I appreciate that.
This is one of the best Posts ive ever read. What a beautiful rElationship, for you both.
Thank you very much,Sarah. I am a blessed girl for sure. 🙂
I felt like i was there wishing i could express to my late father how i felt about him…great job, keep it up.
Thank you very much, Pat.
What a beautiful tribute Summer. He sounds like the kind of Dad every child wishes for.
Thank you, Joni. He certainly is.
Summer, your words bring a smile filled with tears. THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN FOR YOUR HEARTFELT SHARING. I TOO, WAS BLESSED WITH AN AMAZING FATHER.
Thank you, Doug. What a gift we had in incredible fathers, huh? You obviously took notes from your own. 🙂
Your relationship with your Dad is beautiful, as well as the words you use to describe it.
Thank you very much, Cassie. I appreciate your words very much.