For June 15 2023
in recognition of father's day, do you have any particular memories to
share? This could be, and will be for me, a man who filled the role of
father for you in any way... I have fond memories of my step father.
What about any likes about your own children if you have any, and a way
they honored your husband? Or if lacking any father like men in your
life, what would you like in a father? We're looking for things we
liked about kind men in our lives.
My dad was a positive, can-do kind of guy! I rarely remember him being a disciplinarian! At least not a stern one. He wrote love poems to my mom on any occasion. He was always building or fixing something. He was a game hunter. He insisted my siblings and I take the hunter safety course offered by the Game and Fish Department. He loved the two grandchildren he got to meet-my two children. He liked to cook, especially on the charcoal grill. He suffered from psoriasis, he was a smoker ( unfiltered Camels, then switched to Kents.).
liked about kind men in our lives.
My dad was a positive, can-do kind of guy! I rarely remember him being a disciplinarian! At least not a stern one. He wrote love poems to my mom on any occasion. He was always building or fixing something. He was a game hunter. He insisted my siblings and I take the hunter safety course offered by the Game and Fish Department. He loved the two grandchildren he got to meet-my two children. He liked to cook, especially on the charcoal grill. He suffered from psoriasis, he was a smoker ( unfiltered Camels, then switched to Kents.).
If it sounds like I’m reminiscing, I am. I lost my Dad in October 1969, he was 49, I was 23! I only have good memories of him now.
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| This picture was taken Christmas 1968 |
My kids barely or don’t remember him. Our oldest was almost 5 and the youngest was just a year old. Both of them have always treated their dad , Mr Busy, with love and respect. I think they learned that from their dad by the way he treated his own father and grandfather.
Typing this made me melancholy! I wish I had had him in my life longer.
Other things to like this week!
We’ve been watching old seasons of S.W.A.T. That has allowed me to stitch several nights and I’m nearly done with Spring Stamp Sampler.
And we’ve also watched some old Jesse Stone movies, with a much younger Tom Selleck..
I’ve been sewing mainly on my house blocks. The flimsy is done. You can check out my post here and on Instagram. Ps: I can’t figure out how to link my Instagram post. But if you want to follow me , I’m on IG as “@gmaquilts4me”.
I’ve been successfully tracking my food on the WW( formerly Weight Watchers). And there has been a 10 lb loss on the scale!
It’s been raining regularly, so I haven’t had to water the tomatoes much!
Yesterday was Flag Day here in the US. We put out our flag!
A dreary morning, cooler today! Spending the day stitching with the Thursday Stitchers!
Be sure and go to LeeAnna’s post Not Afraid of Color and check in with others on her list.
I loved your memories of your dad, Judy! You definitely did lose him too soon - I feel the same about my dad. Reminiscing can make me feel melancholy, too. The Spring cross-stitch is beautiful! Happy Thursday!
ReplyDeleteSweet memories of your Dad. He sounds like a good man. Congrats on the weight loss!
ReplyDeleteThat's way too early to lose your dad. How nice to have good memories. I loved the Jesse Stone movies.
ReplyDeleteAwe such great memories. I am sorry it made you sad though. Pretty stitchery, my parents were watching Jesse Stone recently.
ReplyDeleteYour dad sounds like such a lovely guy and I was so sorry to read how soon you lost him. Too soon. Lovely stitched piece there and I'm like you, love to do it to a tv show. Your house flimsy is gorgeous. You are a wonderful quilter, Judy.
ReplyDeleteI loved hearing about your dad. Such nice memories. Beautiful stitching! Congrats on the weight loss. Losing weight is so hard!
ReplyDeleteWhat great memories - he was so very young, as were you too. That had to be a big hole for you. Your husband sounds wonderful !!!
ReplyDeleteand good for you - but I didn't think you had anything to lose!!!!