I hope you won't mind that there is a bit of dp on this card. I went to make a new one and didn't have the heart to do it.. My mom reminded me tonight that it has been exactly 6 months since we lost my dear beloved dad to lymphoma. He was just 65 and fought such a long hard battle over two years. I miss him more than I could have ever imagined... it seems like only a couple of months to me... Anyway, this is the last card I made for my dad before he passed away. He kept a file of my cards in on his computer!! Special dad. I thought it was important to let people know - make fun , cheerful cards that let people know that you love them - that is what I did.
I will always treasure this with my dad... everyday I would tell my dad I loved him ( over the last months he was sick - and he would say jingle bells or something - he wasn't the sort to wear his heart on his sleeve ). .. But the last words he said to me before he passed - were - I love you Deborah. Dad was able to pass at home, such a blessing. I have the most wonderful family of brothers, sisters, mom - and ours kids - we miss you so much dad!
I treasure every moment I spent sitting with my dad holding his hand in the last months - pretty much everyday. It was so exhausting - yet so precious...
I love you dad!!
Date: Friday, October 12, 2007 GMT Views: 1067
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Registered: May 28, 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2695
Fri, Oct 12, 2007 @ 3:48 AM
I love your card Deborah...but I love the love you put inside that card even more. You are truly blessed to have such a loving family. Thanks for sharing your story...it touched me greatly!
Registered: April 8, 2006 Location: TX Posts: 28992
Fri, Oct 12, 2007 @ 4:00 AM
Wow...Deborah....I have tears in my eyes reading this. Thanks for sharing the story of your dad. I LOVE this card and love how it is saved on your computer so you could share it with us.
How touching...I am sure your dad cherished this card so much....it is adorable.
Thanks for sharing it and your story with us. I am deeply touched.
Registered: February 1, 2005 Location: Temple, Tx Posts: 37720
Fri, Oct 12, 2007 @ 4:24 AM
Oh, my, what a heart warming story about such love and devotion!! You are so blessed to have such wonderful memories of you Dad and a great family to share them with!! Thanks for sharing your heart with your SCS family, too!! Your card is so cute with that darling image and such beautiful coloring!! Dp....what dp...I don't see a thing..haha!!
Registered: July 26, 2006 Location: In my heart center. Posts: 21893
Fri, Oct 12, 2007 @ 5:24 AM
Really cute card...I love that image. Your story is also my memory of sitting with my Dad and holding his hand and making cute or funny cards for him. Thanks for sharing.
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Registered: August 30, 2006 Location: Saugus, Massachusetts Posts: 65251
Fri, Oct 12, 2007 @ 5:57 AM
What a great card and even greater memory for you of your wonderful dad..... I lost my dad at the same age as yours but he died suddenly from the flu that turned into untreatable viral pneumonia.
Thanks for sharing your touching story that reminds us to value each and every day!
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Registered: November 1, 2005 Location: Posts: 77159
Fri, Oct 12, 2007 @ 7:14 AM
Oh Deborah.... I am so so sorry to hear about your dad. I read your story and cried, my boys asked what was wrong. I told them to tell daddy you love him today. I said a prayer for you and your family as well. ~~hugs~~~
Registered: August 23, 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 1810
Fri, Oct 12, 2007 @ 7:40 AM
Love your card Deb, I'm sure glad that you shared it with us! I really relate to your story, and I feel the same lost with my mom. That special time is a memory that we can hold on to forever. God Bless you!
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Marge
Now these three remain, faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is Love. 1 Corinthians 13:13
Registered: November 17, 2006 Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia Posts: 52798
Fri, Oct 12, 2007 @ 7:57 AM
Beautiful card you made for your father... Love the image... thank you for sharing your story about your father, very sad and touching... My father-in-law is fighting lung cancer, starting aggressive chemo and radiation....