Happy Father’s Day

Happy Father’s Day,

Hope everyone is having a wonderful day either with your dad or reflecting on wonderful memories you were hopefully able to make with your him. Whatever your day looks like, I do hope it is as amazing as you are my dear family and friends.

Today has been a really good day. I’ve been able to Cricut a little bit, work on my bead projects for a while, watch some amazing inspirational talks and now, I’m ready to take on my blog. While I’m not a father, I had one and now he’s gone, but I do feel his presence from time to time, especially when I see a butterfly go on by.

I didn’t get too many Father’s Days with my dad. He was gone most of my life and the few I knew him; I was here in California, and he was in Oklahoma. When my dad came back into my life, I wasn’t able to spend a Father’s Day with him, however, I do cherish those phone calls when I got to hear his voice, tell him I loved him and wish him a Happy Father’s Day. The last three Father’s Day all I could do was enjoy the memories we had together. He died June 4, 2020. I do play on days like today the couple of messages he left me, just to hear his voice. I even listen to some of his favorite songs, just so I can feel close to him.

I don’t have too much to talk about today, but I did want to share a couple of thoughts with you about dads. “Father’s Day in Heaven: I love you and I miss you dad and though you’ve passed away, you’ll never be forgotten, for I think of you each day. If heaven celebrates this day, how special it will be. A gathering of the many dads upon our family tree. Your father, grandfather and great grandfather too. How wonderful it is, if they can spend this day with you. May you know how much I love you and though I’m here and you are there, Happy Father’s Day in heaven, to the best dad anywhere.”-Ron Tramner.

That poem made me smile, because it helped me think that just because I’m here and daddy’s not, we can still celebrate. I can remember the good things about my dad and maybe he’s able to share today with his dad.

Today isn’t an easy day for some. I just saw a post from a friend of mine whose ex-husband’s life was taken from their children just six short months ago. Her children, though grown, didn’t get the opportunity to say goodbye to their dad, because someone came and took his life in a very horrific manner. I’m sure today brings many mixed emotions for this family. Anger towards the man that took their dads life. Emptiness, because they are missing him. Sadness because he isn’t with them celebrating. Joy for the memories that were made along the way. I mean, I can’t imagine what they are feeling, and I won’t pretend to understand what they are going through, especially when it comes to holidays. I just hope this family knows how much their dad was respected, admired and cared about. Losing a dad, no matter what the circumstances are, isn’t easy and the void never goes away.

I do miss you daddy, just like the day you died and went away. I wish I could take a trip to heaven, if only on Father’s Day. I’m happy you’re not alone, and that you were met by grandma and grandpa, Aunt Peggy too, because now, you’re all together for eternity. I know someday you’ll be waiting at heaven’s gate to welcome me home, and though you are no longer with me, my heart is filled with the love you gave me and the wonderful memories we made together. There were some precious moments in our time together that I will cherish until we are together again. Daddy, you gave me permission to be happy when I thought there was no way out. You were so loving, kind and supportive and you were my hero. I love and miss you so much daddy and that’s all I have to say, other than, Happy Father’s Day in Heaven to you daddy.

My dear readers, some days are harder than others, especially when we have a holiday that is set aside for someone we love very much, yet they are no longer with us. I am forever grateful for the time I did have with my dad, and I will always love and miss him. I still talk to him, and one thing that I need to do soon is, take a road trip up the coast. My dad loved the ocean and when I’m near the water, hearing the waves crash against the ground or rocks, it brings a sense of aww and peace to me. The majestic waters are where daddy loved to be, so I like to think, like father like daughter and after all, I do my best writing when I’m near the water.

I do hope you all had a wonderful day and if you are one of the lucky ones to still have your daddy, don’t forget to tell him you love him.

In honor of all those daddy’s that are gone, Happy Heavenly Father’s Day, and may you all be dancing and cheering, knowing your kiddos are doing okay, though you will forever be missed, until we meet you again at the gates of Heaven when we are called home too, to be with you.

I love you daddy, and I hope you enjoyed your day. Until next time, don’t forget, Love Life++