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Three days before my Father passed away ...
During this Father's Day ...
my thoughts, tears and gratitude flow from the love
I have in my heart for my precious Papa.
How blessed I was to have a Father who loved me unconditionally
and always with respect, kindness and a hilarious sense of humor.
He loved life, his family and adored his wife ... my Mother.
Never a day passed, without Pop saying
"We have FUN don't we?"
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During his final hours, I held him in my arms, singing his favorite song ...
telling him over and over how much I loved him and that I was truly
the luckiest daughter in the world to have been raised by such a GREAT man.
What a beautiful experience it was for me to be at my Father's side,
as not only his daughter, but also as his Doula ...
during the final hours of his amazing life on this earth.
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Mama and Papa lived on a beautiful farm in Chehalis, Washington
inhabited by horses, cows, chickens, dogs, cats
and whatever other critter made the farm their home.
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Pop "throwing" my daughter onto the pony. (1983)
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This song is so close to home ...
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I LOVE YOU PAPA!
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What a wonderful tribute to your papa. Thank you for sharing your memories. I can see the apple does not fall to far from the tree as you are such an amazing, beautiful, strong person, with the biggest heart. Know your angel is near and is oh so very proud.
ReplyDeleteThank you Tonya ... it takes one to know one my dear, amazing, beautiful, strong, loving friend!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Patti
Occasionally I browse your blog, and it always brings me to shed a pentup tear or two (could be due to the hormones). One of the things that I keep going back to that you shared during the Birth Preparation Workshop is reflected here in your tribute to your Papa, "My dad travelled often for work as I was growing up. But one thing I remember far more than the time I didn't get to spend with him, was the time he spent with my mother and how they cherished eachother. They dressed up and went on a date together every Friday." This was a very profound statement in my mind, when my children reflect on their childhood, I want them to remember how much time we spend together as a couple.
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Cynthia Maloney
Occasionally I browse your blog, and it always brings me to shed a pent-up tear or two (could be due to the hormones). One of the things that I keep going back to that you shared during the Birth Preparation Workshop is reflected here in your tribute to your Papa, "My dad travelled often for work as I was growing up. But one thing I remember far more than the time I didn't get to spend with him, was the time he spent with my mother and how they cherished each other. They dressed up and went on a date together every Friday." This was a very profound statement in my mind, when my children reflect on their childhood, I want them to remember how much time we spend together as a couple.
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Cynthia Maloney
Thank you Cynthia. My Father's legacy continues to grow larger and larger ... I am so proud of him.
ReplyDeleteI miss your Papa.....I can still remember holding his hands. He just had that spark that attracted everyone to him. He was so very kind and gentle. I am a better person for knowing him. Thank you for sharing Patti. Happy Fathers Day Pop!
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ReplyDeletei am a big fan of your blog.
thanks a million for sharing your heart about your pop.
it is very lovely.
it is also lovely to know that you are that lucky to have such a great father.
ouh ... words are not enough.
just,
take care of your heart, will you?
mmuch love,
dc+