This may be one of the most beautiful and heartwarming tributes to a man who embodied all of the extraordinary qualities you so eloquently stated. You are so very much like him in almost every way.
He was always so proud of you and was in a better place after he got off the phone with you. Which was pretty much every day.
I love having this and your other posts. It is sad for me, but they bring me so much joy.
Your assessment of looking at old photos of people (particularly those you know or knew so well and for so long) is brilliant.
Thank you for sharing this. My kids lost their dad to cancer in 2018, and I look forward to reading it. I'm glad you were able to write about it. It helps. ❤️
Beautiful story of a beautiful life. And that photo! I love your dad’s pose, hands in pockets. So relaxed, comfortable in his own skin and the happiness exuding from his eyes. ❤️😊
Thank you for sharing this, and your dad. I lost mine a few months ago and, after a long time serving as a caregiver, it's been really enjoyable to sort through photos and remember the guy he was and all that he was able to do and be. I absolutely loved this reminder of not truly being gone. Thank you.
You captured him beautifully. I was one of the many people who felt his impact. In fact, if you trace the story back far enough, he had a role in me becoming a mother to my two children.
But what I remember most is how he always made me feel important, and he advocated for me as though I were his own daughter. What a special man.
This may be one of the most beautiful and heartwarming tributes to a man who embodied all of the extraordinary qualities you so eloquently stated. You are so very much like him in almost every way.
He was always so proud of you and was in a better place after he got off the phone with you. Which was pretty much every day.
I love having this and your other posts. It is sad for me, but they bring me so much joy.
Your assessment of looking at old photos of people (particularly those you know or knew so well and for so long) is brilliant.
Thank you for sharing yourself.
I love you so much.
Thank you so much, Amye. I know it is still sad and difficult. We lost someone really special.
I love you too. ❤️
I wrote about my dad today, the first time I’ve done that publicly. He died when I was 15. He got his clock when he got his cancer diagnosis. https://charlottedungan.substack.com/p/the-importance-of-the-virtuous-company
Thank you for sharing this. My kids lost their dad to cancer in 2018, and I look forward to reading it. I'm glad you were able to write about it. It helps. ❤️
Much love, my Lizzie. He would have loved this.
Thank you. He also would’ve asked me if some of my grammatical choices were correct 😊
He learned that from his father🤪
Beautiful story of a beautiful life. And that photo! I love your dad’s pose, hands in pockets. So relaxed, comfortable in his own skin and the happiness exuding from his eyes. ❤️😊
Thank you for seeing him ❤️
Thank you for sharing this, and your dad. I lost mine a few months ago and, after a long time serving as a caregiver, it's been really enjoyable to sort through photos and remember the guy he was and all that he was able to do and be. I absolutely loved this reminder of not truly being gone. Thank you.
I'm sorry for your loss Katie. We're on similar timelines. xoxo
You captured him beautifully. I was one of the many people who felt his impact. In fact, if you trace the story back far enough, he had a role in me becoming a mother to my two children.
But what I remember most is how he always made me feel important, and he advocated for me as though I were his own daughter. What a special man.
Wow Elizabeth, thank you. That’s really meaningful for me to hear. (And about your children… Kind of true!)
So beautiful Lizzie! Love to you!!!
Thoughtful and moving piece. (As usual :-] )Thank you!
Will be thinking of you on Sunday, Liz. 💕
Thanks Kat. (Fortunately I have another great dad and a great stepdad to celebrate, which should help.)
As much as you loved him, I believe a parent loves their child even more.
That may be right. I’m so glad it’s not a competition!
Absolutely loved this tribute to your dad! And you're right--that's a great pic. I'm sure he would be proud of how you convey his essence in the post.
Beautiful post.
Thank you 🙏
you'd make a great therapist!
I do not know about that!
beautiful...i am two years out from losing my dad and i feel everything you so eloquently wrote. xo
I'm sorry Ruth. It's always good to hear from you ❤️
❤️ lovely lovely thoughts. What a great life he led and legacy he left for you and those he “helped”
Thank you Adam.
So beautifully written
He loved you !
Thanks Sandra. He was very loved right back!