tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90408787982450670.post1614911563259115039..comments2023-10-10T08:10:23.333-04:00Comments on out on a limb: and takes awaySissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05831098254614285216noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90408787982450670.post-35098423045893145942008-06-17T11:39:00.000-04:002008-06-17T11:39:00.000-04:00What a beautiful tribute. I'm so glad I scrolled ...What a beautiful tribute. I'm so glad I scrolled down to read it. You were a very lucky girl...my dad and I know we love each other but are not close. He lives 20 minutes from me and I see and talk to him less than I see my mom, who lives 1 1/2 hours away. Treasure those memories!Heathahleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03526348513736437292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90408787982450670.post-25330907469083331392008-06-17T10:23:00.000-04:002008-06-17T10:23:00.000-04:00Your dad sounds a lot like my dad. My dad was a d...Your dad sounds a lot like my dad. My dad was a dad to all my friends. People were always stopping in to get his advise. His funeral service was packed. One person flew across the country for the service and then left right after- what a testimony to the life of my Dad.<BR/><BR/>I always knew that my Dad's lap was a safe place. The love my Dad had for me was an example of the love of Christ. <BR/><BR/>Im all teary eyed now- but thanks for bringing the tears.<BR/>Have a great dayRebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17065188969643402603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90408787982450670.post-71192161777817873722008-06-16T18:53:00.000-04:002008-06-16T18:53:00.000-04:00I am visiting from Nesting Place and wanted to tel...I am visiting from Nesting Place and wanted to tell you how that touched my heart. He must have been very special. Enjoy his rocker and the memories he gave you.marykayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14880185227083540992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90408787982450670.post-77512362068861418072008-06-16T17:35:00.000-04:002008-06-16T17:35:00.000-04:00What a moving tribute. My father died very unexpe...What a moving tribute. My father died very unexpectedly two years ago...and I still think about him *every* day. And even though he was here to see me marry...see my girls...I can still easily get choked up thinking about him. BUT I know he is my angel in heaven...my mom's...my daughters...and I know he's with us.Keys to the Magic Travelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15634829064005032831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90408787982450670.post-68412001709154751362008-06-16T16:07:00.000-04:002008-06-16T16:07:00.000-04:00What a beautiful post, Sissy. Your dad sounds like...What a beautiful post, Sissy. Your dad sounds like an amazing man. I am sure it is a huge mix of emotions to remember with love and to wish things were different. I am so sorry you lost him so early. Thank you for sharing...it was beautiful.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04418867600220983695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90408787982450670.post-21552190161705166852008-06-16T15:49:00.000-04:002008-06-16T15:49:00.000-04:00Tearing up my foot. I'm BAWLING like a baby. What ...Tearing up my foot. I'm BAWLING like a baby. What a beautiful, heartfelt, vulnerable post about your Dad. Over the years when November approaches, I feel like I have gotten to know him a bit as you have spoken of him as you remember his last days as well as the many wonderful years you had with him. I think every daddy's wish is that their daughter will look to them as you have looked to yours. <BR/><BR/>Thank you for sharing him with us.emily freemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13094011385792878344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90408787982450670.post-50465820524474634892008-06-16T13:25:00.000-04:002008-06-16T13:25:00.000-04:00What a wonderful dad. I know you miss him, Sissy,...What a wonderful dad. I know you miss him, Sissy, and I wish he was still here for you to rock with. His chair probably brings you comfort, though, and he's rocking with you every time, sweetie. You know that.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00892293258799500751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90408787982450670.post-804279200796153462008-06-16T07:45:00.000-04:002008-06-16T07:45:00.000-04:00That was a wonderful tribute to your dad. He was ...That was a wonderful tribute to your dad. He was such a funny guy and I can see why you miss him so much.<BR/>To this day I still dry my legs in an upward motion because I remember him telling us that it would prevent varicose veins. Seems like an odd thing to tell two 15 year olds, but hey, I still remember it! And apply that advice daily.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Big hugs,<BR/>AlisonAlisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13525780741420745603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90408787982450670.post-67616588475622541532008-06-16T01:33:00.000-04:002008-06-16T01:33:00.000-04:00As a fellow dadless blogger, I am crying right alo...As a fellow dadless blogger, I am crying right along with you. I lost my dad when I was 4, so I have very few precious memories of him---but the way your dad dealt with his illness was my mom to a tee. It's so hard to be the ones left behind, isn't it? <BR/><BR/>I'm sure your dad is smiling down on such sweet words written about him, and I truly hope you were blessed to feel his presence nearby today. <BR/><BR/>Love and hugs to you!Jennifer P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03907178224086726030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90408787982450670.post-19201359466787086502008-06-16T01:03:00.000-04:002008-06-16T01:03:00.000-04:00That was a beautiful tribute to your father and th...That was a beautiful tribute to your father and the wonderful legacy he left.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03362618797920704090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90408787982450670.post-82682242915411809392008-06-15T22:54:00.000-04:002008-06-15T22:54:00.000-04:00Ah, Sissy. What a tribute you gave to your dad th...Ah, Sissy. What a tribute you gave to your dad this Father's Day. As parents, we are to provide the earthly example of Christ to our children - you explicitly wrote of that regarding your own father. What a gift. One day, you WILL be able to see this day differently. Although I honor my father's memory as I can, he was not a good earthly dad. But, Father's Day is different now because I see my husband as the father of our children and it is a beautiful thing. Days like today are difficult when you are trying so hard to get to 'this side' of it. But I know you will get there. You have your dad's legacy to share...and until then, I thank you for sharing it with us.<BR/><BR/>(I hope that made sense.)<BR/>KarinKarin @ 6ByHisDesignhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18359744428745009730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90408787982450670.post-86984074752286038542008-06-15T18:36:00.000-04:002008-06-15T18:36:00.000-04:00You're post made me tear up, Sissy. It was beautif...You're post made me tear up, Sissy. It was beautiful. I never knew my dad so Father's Day was always sort of weird for me. Now that I have a f.i.l. and my hubby is a dad, it's different. I have something to focus on and a reason to enjoy the holiday. I think you are very lucky that you got a great dad for the time that you did and I can see why you miss him so much. He sounds like he was a wonderful man. Have a blessed day!Hunny Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10481365044428809202noreply@blogger.com