My Daddy, 1942, one year before I was born.
Daddy shortly before he passed in 1998 @ 87.
There are so many things I could thank my Daddy for; reading the "funnies" to me on Sunday mornings, teaching me to play baseball, playing mumbly peg, riding a horse, this list can go on. Daddy was a quiet, gentle man and a gentleman at all times. I thank God we were able to spend his final years together. I miss him dearly. I will always love you, Daddy.
The following is a poem written by a friend of mine and I'm taken the liberty of changing Dad to Daddy, as that's what I called my Daddy.
I Thank You Dad, Today
Thoughts of you come drifting back
Within this heart of mine
I take a trip to yesterday
Another day in time.
A time when I was growing up
And you were always there
Put to the test, you did your best
You handled things with care.
For holding out, not giving in
When others got their way
For saying "no", my strength did grow
I thank you Daddy, today.
To you give so many thanks
For teaching right from wrong
For many lectures you bestowed
I sing a different song.
I thank you for the sacrifice
Of working everyday
For all you gave in this life
I'm thinking of you today.
I thank you for your faith so strong
For many days in Church
For leading me to Jesus Christ
I did not have to search.
For all I am I owe to you
You surely led the way
So many lessons learned in life
I thank you Daddy, today.
(Used with permission by)
~ Marilyn Ferguson 2005 ~
