I always feel a bit nostalgic on December 14.
My daddy died unexpectedly on a December 14, when I was 9 years old.
The memories of that time have not faded over the years. It was a Wednesday.
My dad had gone deer hunting for a few days and was due to return late that evening.
My mother sat on the couch working on a new stocking for him. I was lying on the living room floor watching Twas the Night Before Christmas. And then there was a knock at the door.
Every Christmas after that held a different feeling for me as a child. My mother tried to fill the sadness with more decorations, more lights, more presents… but it never was quite the same.
This photo is so special to me. I was only 2 and I still had my daddy at Christmas time, and oh, how I loved him!
If you have the chance, squeeze a little harder on those you love today. ♥
Oh my dear. When I first opened your blog and I saw the picture a huge smile came across my face and my heart fluttered. And then I began reading and I was transported to that moment with you and I felt the sadness. I can’t imagine what that must have been like for you and I want to send you love and cyber hugs of support on this day. Bless you for celebrating your dad for the way he lived and loved you!
xo
Oh, how well I remember it too. It was such a shock. You all had just been to visit us on our new land the week before. We didn’t even have electricity or water yet. We sat around a campfire outside and talked and laughed. It made all of us think how short life can be and how much we need to love while we can. We all went to Buda for his wake and hugged and laughed and cried. And then you had to get to the hard business of living without him. You kept your Mom from going nuts and gave her a reason to carry on without her true love. She just glowed when she looked at you and was always so proud! You are a wonderful Mother like she was. Merry Christmas, Tera and Jack, together again.
I am sorry. *hugs*
SO Sorry to hear Scarlett, thats truely heartbreaking!
One thing that stands out in this photo is the joy on both of your faces. Your dad really delighted in you, it’s obvious. Love and regards to you today from our family.
My Dad died unexpectedly, when I was in my 2nd semester of college. I am so sorry for you loss! Dads are magical, they provide so much joy~ Wonderful photo of you n’ your Daddy~ I am glad you have special memories of him. I can’t imagine being so young! You look like him~ xXx
Scarlett it’s been so long since I have seen that picture of you and your dad. I just cried and cried the minute I saw that picture I miss my brother your dad so much and have so many times wished and dreamed of him being back with us. That day is so branded in my mind, and I to remembered that phone call that informed me that my big brother Jack was gone. All I could think of at the time was you and your mom and how crushed I was that he was gone. I wish I was there to see you and give you a big hug, but I will heed your advice and hold on to loved ones just a little tighter these days. Love you so much, Aunt Mel.