Memories of Daddy...

Memories of Dad:
Singing to many songs to name
walking hand in hand
Talking about the afterlife
Whistle
Violin
Viola
Daddy's cowboy hat
Bald head
working in the yard
intelligent conversations
his brothers and sisters
laughing
doing the dishes
walking home from church
family trips he grumped about
"Dear sweetheart, I love you"
Precious Memories
holding hands
Grandma of course
Smart as a whip
"snickering behind mom's back"
winks
wornout hands
gardens
art/projects
watching him visit with his sons
JAZZ basketball
Rock Hounding
Making Jewelry
Sleeping/snoring during family get togethers
"dad, you called..." silence on his end every time he'd call...busy working on the computer..."dad..did you want to talk to mom..." silence - (Ha)
"enjoy the happy times, they are few and far between"
"Even if the church weren't true...why WOULDN'T you want to live it's principles, it can only keep you happy and healthy"
"Sister"
"SHH...whoever you are, get over here"
"She knows I love her"

These are a few of my memories of my dad. I'm sure they won't make sense to everyone. But they make sense to me. And probably my siblings. I was talking to my brother Shalee tonight. The first I have talked to a family member about losing my dad really. (We just don't open up to each other much) He and I had a good conversation. I told him I couldn't remember my dad...which is kind of true. I've had a hard time remembering him...or even what he looked like without looking at a picture. Shalee said he remembers well. So I decided that maybe it's because subcounciously I haven't wanted to think about it. So I decided it was time to write down some memories. Thanks for allowing me the long post. And for allowing my sentimental talk...it's not like me, but it's about time.

Daddy...I miss you. You are my "Bridge over troubled water" You are the "sweet sound in the poem" You are the "part of me that smiles, and the tear that falls down my cheek" I'll try to keep your memory alive. Remember me as I remember you.