Today it is two years since my Dad passed away. I think I feel sadder this year knowing that we are expecting another baby… a baby Dad won’t be around to see. He would have been so thrilled knowing he had another grandchild on the way.
One of the things I miss most is the genuine interest and support Dad showed for us. He shared our excitement over good news, was always keen to hear what we’d been up to over the weekend and listened eagerly to us describing plans for projects around our home. Most of all, he used to love hearing about Grace’s latest developments. I can picture how his face would have lit up watching her now as a little girl.
Today (depending on the non-stop rain that is forecast), I’ll visit the cemetery and leave some carnations on Dad’s grave (these were the last bunch of flowers he gave to me) and I’ll spend some time thinking about the father I’m proud to say was mine.
Source of top image unknown sorry.
The bottom photo is the most recent one I have of my Dad.
My favourite photo however is the one here of the two of us.
My favourite photo however is the one here of the two of us.
Oh wow. This is moving. So honest and sad yet the love you shared is beautifully obvious. Sending you my best wishes for today.
ReplyDeletethinking of you today sweetie:) xx
ReplyDeleteMy prayers are with you today Amanda, you must miss your dad so much. xx
ReplyDeleteThinking of you today Amanda x
ReplyDeleteoh honey....thinking of you xxx
ReplyDeleteThinking of you, such a hard part of life to be adding to your family and yet missing such an important member of it at the same time. x
ReplyDeleteI'm sure your Dad is looking down on you and your baby bump and smiling xxxx hugs
ReplyDeletethinking of you today Amanda. I'm sure he is so proud of you xxx
ReplyDeleteThinking of you today Amanda, big hugs xx
ReplyDeleteBig hugs to you today Amanda! It must be so sad thinking and missing your Dad, I can't even imagine. I'll be praying for you lots today and this week. I hope you can think of all the happy memories today. Big hugs to you my dear,
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He will be there to see new bubs arrive sweety...and I know will be constantly watching over you all. Thinking of you and sending lots of love your way x
ReplyDeleteoh i'll never forget the post you did last year either, he sounds like an incredible father, when you say you can see his face light up when you'd talk about grace {how special and wonderful he got to meet her}
ReplyDeletei'm so thinking of you and thanks for sharing with us all........he would be so proud and thrilled about the next little miricle growing in your tummy, big smooch to you amanda lisa xx
I know exactly how you feel Amanda. It is now three years since I lost my adored mother and there is not a day goes by that I don't think of her or wish she was here to share in our lives. I'm sure your Dad would be so proud of you and the fantastic wife and mother you have become. Thinking of you. ;)Sharyne
ReplyDeleteYou're in my thoughts and prayers today Amanda. I love both of those images.
ReplyDeleteI found out I was pregnant with the WeeBear the day of my Nanna's funeral, so bittersweet. Like you, I'm always tinged with sadness that he will never be held by her or hear her laugh. One thing I did do which went a long way to comfort me was hold one of her many hankies (she always had one to hand!) whilst in labour. The moment the WeeBear was placed on my chest, I touched him with her hankie. Small gesture, but it still means the world to me, she got to touch him that day too. Perhaps there is something of your Dad's you can keep close when you bring your next beautiful bubs into the world.
Hugs,
xxMB
Sweetheart I am thinking of you today and I am certain that although your Dad may not be here physically with you he is here in your love and memories. He will be proud of you and your beautiful family in every way. Hugs to you sweet Amanda. xx
ReplyDeleteOh, Sweetheart. Sending you a huge Hobart ♥ tonight. I *get* what you're saying, all too painfully. J x
ReplyDeleteBeautifully said, Amanda. I know how painful it is. I've lost both parents, and think of them often. Just know in your heart that your dad is always there with you, by your side.
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