About your Father

[Daisy]

Today being Father's Day has made me think about fathers and relationships, and I wonder what does/did your father mean to you?

For me it was acceptance and unconditional love. He was the bedrock of my life, the foundation of my values and beliefs and that has never wavered. God bless you Dad - I only knew you for 18 years but I couldn't have wished for a better Dad.

[Gemini]

Daisy, only 18 years He sounds a wonderful dad though.

My dad was a gentleman. That is what so many of the letters and cards my mum received after he died said. He was indeed. Kind, gentle, non judgemental, a lovely man.
I always knew he loved me, and he loved me for me. He wanted nothing from me. He was a wonderful granddad and father in law too. I'm glad he got to meet his great granddaughter, although he died 4 months later.

A good man, I am proud to be his daughter and miss him so much, although I was so lucky, I know to have him for 86 years.

Lovely thread for today, Daisy.

[Oma]

My father died when I was 15 , 45 years later and I still say something about him every day and still cry for him , He was a gentle Gentleman never raised his voice and we would all do as he asked without question no answering back we never wanted to disrespect him ,I was only 13 when he started to teach me how to wallpaper ,paint, change a plug , mend things as I was the only one at home and he knew he didn't have long left , he left me with good life skills ,told me to always try to see the best in people (very hard to do sometimes) and help if I could anyone who needed it . Also to be happy with my lot in life and never give up . I miss him so much

[Clover]

I only had my lovely Dad for 11 years but what I remember most is his gentleness and kindness. He taught me so much about nature,the names of wild flowers and birds etc.I always remember our walks through the woods and countryside.I still think his loss when I was at that young age has affected me all my life.These days I probably would have had counselling to help me cope.

[Gemini]

I am so saddened that so many of you lost your fathers at such a young age.
They sound such lovely dads too xxxxxxx

[Grauntie Mag]

My father died very suddenly when I was 36 and had just given birth. I miss him every day of my life. So many times I want to talk to him and I do.
I need a hotline to Heaven.

[Avo]

I was 21 when my Daddy died - he was my best friend and I still miss him. I wish my own boys could have met him.

[Elisi]

I was very fortunate as I had my father for many years, I was 47 when he passed away. Always a gentleman, always kind hearted and always loving, and yes, I miss him and his words of wisdom. I used to call him "The Wise Old Owl" and I think he secretly liked that! Massively intelligent, yet he never looked down on anyone or spoke down to them. He taught my sister and I all men are equal and he lived his life helping others in the educational field.

[Gemini]

Just bumping up this lovely thread for Fathers Day, started by Daisy 2 years ago.

[Daisy]

Gem - it's so poignant when these Days, birthdays and anniversaries come round.

My DS1 is very like my Dad and sometimes an expression, a gesture, even a turn of phrase reminds me of my lovely Dad. I need a hug.

[Gemini]

Aww Daisy ((HUGS))

[Daisy]

Thank you, Gem. It's funny how sometimes, even after nearly 60 years you can suddenly get that empty 'wish you were still here' feeling. xx