Father's Day

Happy Father's Day to all the Dads on earth, to the dads in heaven, granddads,step-dads, foster dads or a special father figure who has helped along the way.

For the first time in almost 30 years I have not purchased a Father’s Day card. While this makes me a little sad I have chosen to take the more positive route. Instead of sitting here crying and becoming overwhelmingly depressed I choose instead to remember the good times. Those I have plenty.

Today is in honor of the following people:

·       My Great Granddad: John Robertson Hood

For all the times we sat on the front porch shelling pecans, stringing beans or drinking a glass of tea. I love you Granddaddy!

·       My PeePaw: Otis Eugene Smith

For all the times we sat laughing at a TV show that wasn’t really as funny as we thought it was due to nature’s herbs, and the times you saved me from a ticket by “getting” me an inspection sticker for my rickety old car.

·       My Uncle B: Bill Sellers

The man who was more of a father than anyone ever was for me. For all the times we stayed up late talking and you helped me discover the answer to my problems which were really there all along. For all the encouragement, love and support you always gave me even in the times that I screwed up the most.

For all of you, I know you are in Heaven above looking down today. I honor each of you with all my heart, love and admiration. I am the woman, mother, and wife I am today because of each of you. I love you yesterday, today, tomorrow and forever.

 

For you Uncle Bill and Aunt Linda........with all my love....

Uncle Bill has finally gone home to be with his beloved wife Linda.  It's the only thing getting us through this difficult time of losing him, the knowledge that he is no longer in pain and is now dancing with Aunt Linda, the love of his life.  Dance away Aunt Linda and Uncle Bill!  Your dance has been well overdue! I will always love and admire you both as some of the most important, loved people in my life.