“That’s my father.” … Seemingly an innocent and offhand remark made by the youngest of his three children, those three little words meant much more to our dad. I know it made him feel proud and happy to be that father, that figure of authority and loving protector of his family.
It was a responsibility he took seriously, a role that only he could execute with his unique brand of friendship, understanding and humour…”
~ excerpt from That’s My Father, 03/21/13
I’m thinking of relatives and friends who lost their fathers very recently.
My heart goes out to them today.
Wishing all the wonderful dads
a Happy Father’s Day
❤ ❤ ❤
Jennifer's Journal 
Fathers play such an an amazing role in our lives. Here’s to the men who step up to the plate each and every day . . .
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Absolutely, Kristine. Like the old expression says, anyone can be a father but it takes someone special to be a dad. xo
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A beautiful post, Jennifer. I always experience a welling of emotion when I see pictures of people when they were young, knowing they are gone now. It reminds me how special this time and these relationships are. ❤
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Thank you, Diana. These are the special people and relationships that always stay with us because of the unconditional love we shared. ❤
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What a handsome father!
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Although I’m incredibly biased, I wholeheartedly agree. 😉 Thanks for dropping by, Luanne!
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I am not biased, and I think he is!
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For some men being a father is what they are most proud of
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You’re absolutely right, Joanne. That goes for many mothers too. I’ve always said my two children have provided me with my proudest moments!
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A profound thought for Father’s Day. My father’s voice is still within me, guiding my steps as I move ever forward in my timeline.
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That’s so beneficial going through life. My dad’s voice is with me too, and my mother’s.
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What a great picture – loss can be painful but we always have the memories and pictures to remind us of where we came from. 🙂
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My dad was my hero, and I’ve been living on those memories since 2003. And you have just begun, Barbara. Thank you. xo
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❤️
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Gorgeous…
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Thanks so much!
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What a wonderful memory of your father, Jennifer. My Dad was pretty distant most of his life, only opened up as he was dying. It left me with lots of ‘what if’s’…
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Thank you, Jacqui. That is sad, and illustrates the point that all fathers are not created equal. Some dads aren’t very adept at showing love, and sometimes show it too late. Hugs to you!
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A beautiful tribute to your father, Jennifer. He looks quite movie starish posing in that photo. I’m thinking of our mutual special friend as well. xo
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Thanks, Jill. I do love that photo!
Like you, I’m thinking of our friend as well. xo
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It’s a bittersweet day for my family this year without my stepdad (who passed away in January), but he is certainly in our thoughts. Happy Father’s Day to all the wonderful dads out there.
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I’m sorry for your loss, Carrie. I hope your mom is doing better and isn’t too lonely without him. After my dad passed, Mom was never the same, and her grief may have even hurried her into Alzheimer’s, if such a thing can happen. Hugs. ❤
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Thank you. She’s doing okay. Good days and bad.
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I am so sad for you, Carrie. This first Father’s Day–they will get easier if my experience with the first Mother’s Day alone is a teacher.
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Yes, they do get somewhat easier.
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Thank you. It’s strange to not go out and buy that annual gift and card, for sure.
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A touching excerpt from your book, Jennifer. Today as all special days must be particularly hard for those who have lost a father or family…like you I think of them.
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Indeed, Annika. These special days like Mother’s and Father’s Day are often painful reminders of our losses, and especially difficult if the loss was premature and/or recent.
By the way, that is an excerpt from my blog five years ago, not from one of my books. 🙂
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