I wanted to do a little tribute to my dad who died four years ago today. I miss him every day and he is the reason I love birds! He is why I know lots of plant and flower names, why I like the muppets, Japanese cute stuff and Warner Brothers cartoons. He is why I always "read the book" explaining new electronic things and why I get the names of lots of things slightly wrong- (because it's funny). He read me tons of books, took me on a million walks and is why I love hardware stores, book stores and grocery stores.
xodad - I miss you.
such a lovely tribute tania. dads are wonderful things.
Posted by: amy | March 05, 2005 at 09:09 PM
Beautiful, Tania. Thank you so much for sharing.
Posted by: Joleen | March 05, 2005 at 10:08 PM
Ah I love that, I miss my dad so much too. But I find it grand that I can just think about him whenever I want and feel all happy :o) I remember this ladybird painted pebble at my parents home and there was I love you written on it :o)
Posted by: Yvonne | March 06, 2005 at 05:16 AM
Wonderful tribute to your father,Tania. (((hugs))) I know what it is to miss your father and to hold on to those special memories of the wonderful times you shared.
Posted by: Amanda | March 06, 2005 at 10:56 AM
Sounds like you had a wonderful relationship with your father--sorry for your loss.
Posted by: Snowbear | March 06, 2005 at 11:42 AM
aw, thank you everyone!
i appreciate your thoughts!!
xo
Posted by: tania | March 06, 2005 at 02:19 PM
what a special relationship & influences from your dad. i love reading your tribute & your pebbles! i can relate a bit.
Posted by: mati rose | March 06, 2005 at 07:47 PM
Oh Tania, what a wonderful, wonderful tribute to your dad!
I'm sorry for your loss too. I think it is tremendous, the legacy your dad gave to you. =)
Posted by: Giao | March 07, 2005 at 10:03 AM
I've been lurking your board via Kate and this post just made me smile. I too lost my dad, about five years ago, and I too had a wonderful relationship with him. I'm glad you can remember the good times you had with him and that he continues to be an Inspiration to you.
Posted by: Heather | March 07, 2005 at 11:37 AM
Lovely, the way you wrote it. I'm sure he's really proud of you Tania. Big hugs. Lizette
Posted by: Lizette | March 07, 2005 at 12:19 PM
Your Dad must have been a wonderful man. Lovely tribute, I'm sorry for your loss.
Posted by: myra | March 07, 2005 at 06:26 PM
Your rocks are so cute! I lost my dad as well just over 5 years ago, and it's still difficult to think of him being gone. But everyone is right, there is great joy in remembering the happy memories, the laughs, the little comments, and jokes.
Posted by: tania w | March 07, 2005 at 11:21 PM
that is a wonderful and sweet tribute
Posted by: marta | March 08, 2005 at 09:39 AM