Forever Grateful...
Submitted by adrianedward on Sun, 08/08/2010 - 20:33
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Whenever I think of trying to put into words what my dad meant and continues to mean to me, I find myself struggling for a treasure of words I don't have the map to. I then remember that in matters of love and family, it's not always what we say or how eloquent we say it but that we remember to actually say what those special people mean to us in our lives.
With that behind me, I wish to share a little of who my father was with whoever happens to come across these words and shares similar experiences with their parents.
The are things in life that make us sit back and think, "wow was I lucky!" My dad makes me utter that phrase. Of course, you don't always see how special things are in the day to day of life. Sometimes, buried under the routines and struggles of living, it's easy to grow accustomed to something or someone that is truly special and with each passing day, I realize that I had a dad that was unique, loving, caring, compassionate and a role model that I continue to admire. He had his faults like we all have our faults but his virtues by far outshadowed them all.
An amazing listener, I could call with any issue at 3am to the most receptive and calm ear I could ask for. Advice was sure to follow and although he sometimes had trouble taking his own advice, I see now that he rarely missed with the advice he gave. We share everything from soccer to camping and he rarely missed one of my shows. He didn't have to come. It could have been the middle of the winter with 5 people in the audience but there he was, watching and singing, no humming, along to every song. In all fairness, my whole family supports me this way and I love them for it beyond words.
And so, on this day, August 8, his birthday, I remember him with a full heart, a grateful soul and a thankfulness to God that only He knows. I couldn't have asked for a better father and I hope someday to be half the man that he was.
I love you each and every day
~Adriancito
Here are some of the drawings he did:
Your Blog...
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/09/2010 - 12:01.You have transformed such emotions into words, and so beautifully! By the way ; your father and I are born on the same day... Yesterday was my B-day too... Bless You and Your family, Adrian x
forever grateful
Submitted by cynthia509 on Mon, 08/09/2010 - 02:34.dear adrian,
once again you have touch my heart.you do that alot with your writing.what beautiful memories you have of your dad.his art work is amazing im sure you will treasure it forever.i have never met you but i feel like if i did it would be like i knew you my whole life.your an amazing person & your parents did a great job raising you.your dad was a great role model and that shows in your writings.you are unique,loving,caring and compassionate just like him.i believe you dont have to hope someday to be half the the man your dad was you already are!!! have a beautiful day my dear friend!!
love,
cynthia. :)
Proud Papa
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 08/08/2010 - 23:25.Adrian,
Wow! How beautiful!! I am sure your father is looking down at you at all times and thinking of how very proud he is of you. Although he may physically be gone, your fond memories of him will forever keep him alive in your heart. Thank you so much for sharing your feelings of a very special man on his special day. As a parent, I hope that my children will think of me in the way that you think of your father (and mother) in the years to come.
Much love,
Joy
Thank you!!
Submitted by art crusader on Sun, 08/08/2010 - 22:30.Adrian,
I want to write a response yet find myself unable put the emotions into words. What you wrote really touched my heart profoundly and you did a great job expressing the most sincere thoughts. The drawings are very skilled. I am so grateful that you had such a wonderful father and he continues to live through you everyday. I wish, I could have met him. Bless your heart, Adrian. I know that you showed your father love and respect in the most passionate ways, by always seeking his wisdom and guidance. This relationship you share with your father is so beautiful to read about. I wish you would share your reflections of what shaped your tender spirit more often. :)
You an incredible person and
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 08/08/2010 - 21:23.You an incredible person and a son Adrian.
Allyson
Que lindo Adrian. Reading
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 08/08/2010 - 21:14.Que lindo Adrian. Reading this gave me goosebumps. I am so sorry that he is no longer with you but it is truly beautiful to see his memory so cherished by his wonderful son. I have no doubt that he looks down on you always, as proud as ever. Happy birthday to your lovely father. Leos are wonderful signs! :) Mucho amor.Tamsin xx
Dad's
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 08/08/2010 - 21:12.You said it all.
Very nice drawings.
Maria