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Dear Daddy

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Dear Daddy,
  Not a day passes that you haven't crossed my thoughts; I think about you each and every day.
  Has it really been thirteen years? Still, I don't know how to say good-bye...
  I feel as though I can still pick up the phone and tell you everything that's going on with my life.
  I am engaged to a wonderful man, Dad; you would so love him/would so approve! You two have so much in common
  I wish you could be here when we share our vows of love and devotion; wish I could see you smile at my happiness...
  Without you Daddy, my life is incomplete...I have a good, quality life, but there's a piece missing; a piece that will always belong to you.
  Your grandchildren grew up beautifully, Dad; you'd be so proud! And I know you were there to welcome Deitra into the gates of Heaven when she grew tired of fighting the cancer...
  I'm sure you greeted her with one of your butterfly kisses
  Dad, MY "baby" is about to have a baby of her own; your 8th great-grandchild! How I wish you could see them   Daddy, it's so hard watching your baby grow  into a young woman with a family of her own but you knew that already, didn't you?
I hate that you never got the chance to see MY baby grow up...
 
  I still don't understand why you were taken; I can only trust that God saw you needed a rest and brought you home; telling you to go rest and "well done, good and faithful servant"  .
In closing, Daddy; I'm so happy that you knew just how much I really loved you and how much I still love you.
One day in Heaven, we're going to have one heckuva reunion and I plan to collect on all those butterfly kisses I've missed!

I Love You Daddy!

Sandra

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOu626lKA9k&feature=related

Author notes

This song reminds me of my Daddy; I'm sorry if this rambles but I have tears as I remember my Dad, Bobby Ray Wall ( 8/23/36-2/13/96). I am his "baby girl" forever. He was the first man to love me unconditionally...
Butterfly Kisses
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaZl1RrTnco

These also remind me of my Dad:
Go Rest High on That Mountain
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRyKg5xMaXA

this one because (as weird as it sounds), I wouldn't take a nap unless my Dad rocked me in the rocking chair singing this:
Silver Bells
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AqfDS41KfY

Deitra (his grandchild mentioned in the letter), is my niece who passed away two days shy of her 31st birthday in 2007 from cervical cancer. I know my Dad was there to welcome her home

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  • Denerica
    November 10

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    I think that song pulls at any of us that lost our dads, I was getting in tears reading your words because I relate too, my daughter was 5 yrs old, my older son about 3 months when he passed. To see grandkids now at times clutches at my heart about him, he would have enjoyed them. One of my friends's daughter used Butterfly kisses at her wedding and boy I didn't realize I would get so emotional, because like this contest depicts its about that song that just tugs at you about them. Excellent. Thanks for entering... and a hug to you. ((((((HUG))))


  • poeticweaver gold member
    November 5

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    A very precious dedication piece here sweet sister. This is so heart-moving, and touches my soul... just seeing the love between you two shared here, it feels like his spirit is alive and well within you. Beautiful sis, truly.


  • Desire gold member
    November 4

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    Blessings~

    This is a Beauty Sis and touches deep~ I had to pause when I saw this contest because it is hard to type with tears swelling in eyes~
    Just as You mention in the Author's Notes~ The memories flood also the Love cherished just comes to Light
    Love this and an Honor to read of Your Daddy
    Keep that quill dancing Beautiful
    Thank You for sharing Your Voice
    Best wishes in the contest~
    with love & light~ Desire~*~


  • John Faulkner gold member
    November 4

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    This is lovely..heartfelt..sincere..loving truly outstanding.It broke my heart nearly.Your deep affection for your dad is obvious and touching.You need to know he has read this as well..I truly believe this. You needed to write this..release is very important. You will see his smile once more, and forever..

    God Bless you,

    John


  • Poetic-Theorem gold member
    November 4

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    awwwwww
    This is an adorable write for your Daddy
    loving words spoken from the heart..I am sure that he has heard your thoughts and read this beautiful poem as well for he is watching over you YASB
    My severe head trauma that caused Amnesia erased most of my past..I can barely remember my Daddy but I can feel in my heart just how wonderful he was..I only have one picture of him..when I'm feeling sad and lost, I look at it and I feel some warmth..I think he is speaking to me as well
    Briiliant penning dear..huggles..David


  • Beret55 silver member
    November 4

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    I think he does see the grand kids. And he'll great you when you get there..
    Nice tribute to a good man.


  • Puppydog gold member
    November 4

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    SO MUCH LOVE WITHIN THESE WORDS

    You are indeed wonderfully blessed my dear friend 's I feel he knows and sees what a lovely family he has and is content in seeing how happy everyone is. This brought tears to my eyes. 's


  • Riftkin gold member
    November 4

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    This is just wonderful. You will have a grand time in Heaven with your father and family when your time comes. But until then, life here on earth with your Northern Star will be wonderful as well.

    Joann

    p.s. Love ya, sis.


  • AngelBellerose gold member
    November 4

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    yes you will in heaven hun for when we all get together what a glorious place we will be,.. such a beautiful tribute of love to you Dad... I am sure he hears every word penned in your heart this is Beautiful Sandy.. Hugs always Angel♥

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