I scrap-booked this photo after my daddy left this earth. I tried to depict him leaving and I cry every time I look at it! I miss this man, the man who was my world - a true, true friend! He seemed to affect everyone that way with his gentle demeanor, happy-go-lucky attitude and loving spirit. I was so blessed to have him in my life - to be part of him. He wasn't a rich man in earthly possessions but his mother instilled in him, at an early age, to be happy, love life and keep a positive attitude. That he did until the day he left us. He never complained. I remember only hours before his departure from this earth life he would catch a glimpse of my mom walking by and he would wink at her and whisper in my ear, "I sure love your mom!" No greater gift could be given a girl than a dad who loved her mom more than himself!
"Oh daddy, I miss you so much!
Mom is doing so good - she is strong and working hard. She dreams of you often.
Is the time getting closer for you to come for her? I know you miss her - don't come too soon!
Oh, and your GRANDKIDS and GREAT-GRAND KIDS . . . well, you'd be so proud!
See you soon! Don't worry about us, we're doing GREAT!!!"