This amazing man is my father. I love him. This morning he had a heart attack and left this life. It doesn't seem real. He knew EVERYTHING....yeah it's true. I called him for advice. He always knew the answer. In fact I called yesterday when we were stuck on the side of the road with our broken down vehicle...he wasn't there though. So I didn't get to talk to him and for that I am so sad.
Grandpa with some of the grandkids........missing him so much as I look back at pictures.
Doing sooooooo much stuff with his grandkids was a great joy to him....here he is getting ready to do yo yo's.
He is teaching me how (or should I say Zach) how to put this window in....He was an all around man. You know those men that know how to do all sorts of things? That was him.
Him and Mayah...now I wish I had more pictures of him with my kids...isn't that always how it is. UGGGH
Dad....I have always been grateful for a father like you. I thank God all the time for giving me parents who were strong and who stayed together even when things got tough. I am so thankful to call you my father. I am so thankful and I feel so honored. Just because you are gone does not mean you will be forgotten...far from it. The opposite is true. We will all remember what a great person and man you were. One of my favorite things that I keep saying in my mind is how you always said....just do it. If I didn't feel like doing something I could totally hear you say...just do it. And that has helped me so much now. I have to say there are so many things that you taught us that have stuck with me. Those things I pass down to my own kids and I find it a huge blessing to have come from such a strong, caring and loving man.
He is teaching me how (or should I say Zach) how to put this window in....He was an all around man. You know those men that know how to do all sorts of things? That was him.
Him and Mayah...now I wish I had more pictures of him with my kids...isn't that always how it is. UGGGH
Dad....I have always been grateful for a father like you. I thank God all the time for giving me parents who were strong and who stayed together even when things got tough. I am so thankful to call you my father. I am so thankful and I feel so honored. Just because you are gone does not mean you will be forgotten...far from it. The opposite is true. We will all remember what a great person and man you were. One of my favorite things that I keep saying in my mind is how you always said....just do it. If I didn't feel like doing something I could totally hear you say...just do it. And that has helped me so much now. I have to say there are so many things that you taught us that have stuck with me. Those things I pass down to my own kids and I find it a huge blessing to have come from such a strong, caring and loving man.
6 comments:
Lisa,
So sorry for you and your family. This truly is a sad day...here! But know that the angels and dear loved ones are rejoicing on the other side! I have thought so much about you and your siblings in the last half hour since finding out the news. Just know that you are in my thoughts and prayers....I hope you and Susan can find flights out soon.
I'm so sorry Lisa. I don't know what else to say except you and your family will be in our prayers. We love you!
~melissa
lots of love and prayers to you and your family!
Oh, Lisa,
I am sooo sorry. I can't imagine the heartache of losing a parent, especially so suddenly. It has always been so clear from knowing you and keeping up on your family on-line how much family means to you. He sounds like such a wonderful and special man! Much love and prayers for you and your family at this time!
Emily
Lisa...I too am so sorry. It is a pain that there is no cure for. It sounds trite but only time helps. I still ache to have Paul wrap his arms around me and tell me everything is okay. My daughters made sure I wasn't alone...they fed me when I didn't want to eat. They let me have time to weep in my closet and to weep at every little thing that reminded me of Paul. The smell of his Suits...the sheets on the bed...it was all that there was left of him to hold on to. It is like having half of your body and soul ripped from you. You can't fix it...you just have to keep hugging her and telling her you love her. Heavenly Father watches out for widows. I know this. He will send the comforter to be with her. If you ever want to call or email me...mcconkie8@hotmail.com or (801) 300-1612 my cell. Love to you...Sharon McConkie Sanderson or just plain Sharon will do.
Lisa, I'm so sorry. This has been such a beautiful thing reading of your memories and love of your dad. What a great daughter you are. What a lasting impression he made on you. What a great thing to be a great dad.
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