Friday 27 March 2009

Dads


I seemed to have missed St Patrick's Day. My bloggy friend Michelle published a great article on St Pats Day that was picked up by the Chicago Sun-Times. Way to go Michelle! And I need any occasion I can get to feature green - so here are a pretty little pair of earrings in my favourite colour.

It has been a sad week for me. My father, who after many illnesses and ailments over the last few years finally passed away at the age of 87. A man who was bigger than life in so many ways - he will be missed by an incredible number of people.



Ingrid Cliff of Heart Harmony chatted about her dad on her blog this week - about how he would like Harley Davidson to make a mobility scooter so that he can still get his bike fix when he gets too old to get around comfortably. I reckon my dad would have got along just fine with Ingrid's dad!

Even if your dad is going along just fine, time passes so quickly - especially in these days of our increasingly busy lives. So give your dad a hug next time you see him - 'cause you definitely can't give him too many!

18 comments:

Michelle said...

My thoughts are with you in this sad time Annette :) Thank you for including me in your week. What a nice picture of your dad, I'm sure he's at peace now :) Take care of yourself and your family!

I am Harriet said...

Hi Annette.
Love picture.
Have a great day1

Brandi. said...

So sorry to hear about your dad. ((Hugs))
Very pretty earrings!

Carol said...

That's a great picture of your Dad!

ChezChani said...

I'm so sorry about your dad but your memories will last forever.

Those earrings are great, throw in some red with the green and pouf, they're Christmas earrings.

Forty Two East said...

So sorry to hear about your Dad!! My thoughts are with you and your family.

(Thanks for stopping by my blog, I love meeting new blog friends)

Angelshair said...

Beautiful picture, and beautiful post, the love is still hear, and your post made me feel it!!

Veronica Lee said...

I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. I said a little prayer for you.
Those earrings are really pretty and green is my favourite colour.

Sarah said...

I'm so sorry to hear about your dad - my thoughts are with you and your family.

Unknown said...

Nice blog!

Jennifer said...

Oh Annette, I'm so sorry to hear about your dad! I hope you and your family are okay. From the look of the picture, he seemed to be an awesome guy - any man who chooses to wear such fun shorts ought to be! :-) My thoughts are with you! (((HUGS)))

Jen at Semantically driven said...

Annette, I'm here from Aussie bloggers and the first post I read is about your dad. I'm so sorry. From the photo you've got here it looks like he enjoyed life.

Anonymous said...

I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. Even though you know it's coming, you still don't expect it. I know that's how I am with my dad and I love mine so much. I'm taking him to the races next week!!

HUGS!!

P.S. The earrings are just beautiful.

Jacqui said...

You are so right about how fast time seems to go. I will definitely be giving my dad a big hug next time I see him. Take care Annette, my thoughts are with you and your family.

Petit (Australia) said...

Annette so sorry to hear about your dad! My thoughts are with you and your family!

Keri said...

Sorry to hear of your father. My thoughts are with you. Thanks for sharing a great picture of him. Hugs.

The Pearl Professor said...

Very sad about your dad...

Kelly @ Growing.Learning.Playing. said...

Annette, I am so truly sorry that your father is gone. Hugs coming from across the ocean!

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