Sunday, June 15, 2014

A Father’s Day Filled with Gratitude

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Rather than focus on my losses today, I have chosen to focus on my many blessings.

Love at first sight; mid-tour leave from Iraq, home on the 4th of July, meeting your newborn daughter for the very first time.

Happy Father's Day, Son.

You have made your Dad so proud by honoring his final words to you;

"Be a good man; always do the right thing."

 

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12 comments:

Snap said...

Lovely tribute to your son and to Gary.

ox

Thoughts for the day said...

wonderful writing and positive thoughts, thinking of you often.

Debra She Who Seeks said...

The PERFECT photo for Father's Day!

Linda@ Lime in the Coconut said...

sweet sweet sweet....

Bella Sinclair said...

Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful. Blessings last forever.

xoxo

kj said...

deep love...

A Magical Whimsy said...

Thinking of you. After all the times I have been on Vanessa Valencia's blog I can hardly believe I hadn't 'followed' you blog yet.
May you have peace in your heart, an angel at your shoulder, as you go through this time of grief, and may the memories of your dear man sustain you forever and a day.

Kelly said...

Hello Debra, It was nice to see your name on Vanessa's blog comments. Sending u a smile today!

Wendy said...

What a beautiful photo. Blessings to you all.

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wow..... your are great sir.

Cass @ That Old House said...

Oh my gosh, Deborah. I've been so out of touch, too -- and I came here after seeing your comment and you took my breath away, and filled my eyes, with this post. Believe it or not, I'm pretty much speechless. What a priceless photograph.
Hugs, my old friend. My heart aches for you. Thank you for sharing this precious moment, caught in this picture, with us. I am sure it is often hard to find your blessings. -- Cass

Ces Adorio said...

Ah I missed this. It is beautiful. It's message eternal, never expires. A good father's day is everyday. Your son, what a gift, what a blessing. God bless your family. Tsup!

And what a joy it is to see you appear on my notifications. Thank you!