‘Dis Daughter Decided to Draw from Discussions with a Dear
Departed Dad
Today would have been my Dad’s 94th birthday. He
passed away in 1998, so I won’t have the pleasure of celebrating it with him as
I might were he here. Nonetheless, it’s a prefect opportunity to share some
thoughts about this wonderful man whose influence I feel in my life Daily. So,
here are some “Declarations” from Dad.
When I moved
out and became an independent adult, I went hog wild on Christmas decorations
of every kind…but the fascination didn’t last long. Now, having come full
circle and having converted to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, if I do decorate, I pretty much limit it to showing my devotion to the one whose birth we actually do
celebrate. 
Do things that make a Difference. My Dad didn’t often say
“leave this world a better place than you found it.” He didn’t have to; the way
he lived his life and expected us to do the same shouted this unspoken
Declaration loud and clear.
Some other Declarations from Dad that need no explanation:
Dare to Dream
Don’t Deceive
Drink of life 'cuz it's simply Delicious
Don’t Doubt yourself or your Decisions
Don't Dilly Dally Because Desire along with Doing Drives Destiny and there is a Declining # of Days left in this life...
…and many other things… Happy 94th, Dad. Love and miss you!
Hop on
over to Mrs. Jenny’s place to see what other folks are Doing with that
Dastardly D…
28 comments:
He sounds like a pretty neat man. And I absolutely loved this post!
=)
How wonderful and what precious little Nativity sets!!
~visiting from Miss Jenny's
What a delightful dad you had!
What a great D is for Dad post! He sounds like a very intelligent man, and they don't make men like this anymore :( xo
What a beautiful D post! I really like your post. Thank you for sharing your family with us.
Your Dad sounds like a great man of integrity and example. You turned out pretty good, and that is a testament to him for sure.
Hello.
Your dad sounds like a wise man...just like my own when he too was alive.
Thanks for sharing your wonderful memories. Thanks too for the visit. I appreciate the comment.
Daydreaming
Beautiful pictures, nativity figures delicious, very nice.
thanks for your kind words -- and for sharing your dad.
Yes, what a truly delightful dad you had!
Great post, your dad was a smart fellow. I'm not big on holiday decorations... mostly cause I'm too lazy to deal with them but I do love to look:-) Anyways, yours are too cute!! I love the diversity in them:-)
I enjoyed reading this. the message is full of wisdom.
thanks for sharing :)
Delightful Dad post! He was Decidedly a Discerning man.
[Just to show you what a small world it is, in another lifetime I was the country manager for the US company that buys and distributes those Eddie Walker JOY blocks; I worked with the factory that first made those. ;-) ]
It looks like your dad was one of these wise and good.
I love your nativity sets! I really enjoyed reading about your dad.
Wow, that's a lot of D's there at the end! How fortunate you had your dad for so long. He seemed to set an example with his life:)
My father died the same year, it's sad to say, but he was such a difficult person that it was a relieve when he passed away !
I love the little nativity scene on the last picture. It's so special and cute !
What a perfect D post! Sounds like your dad was a beautiful soul. And that little nativity set is so cute. I love it!
Sounds like he taught you a lot. I know he's proud!
Your Dad must have been a really together guy...my own Dad is 93 now and each day that he is with us is a gift. I cannot imagine life without him near.
Your post is wonderful and a special tribute. A perfect "D" post!
It's great to read a post written by a daughter who truly appreciates her dad! I hope he knew this. :)
What a lovely tribute to your dad! You touched my heart. The lessons your dad passed to you are a beautiful treasures.
You Did very well in incorporating the Declarations of your Dad here! Great Declarations inDeed!
Blessings & Aloha!
Your Dad's affirmations are truths we should all remember!
What a beautiful devoted post also peaked at baby how cute is he.
Thanks for popping by love the idea our moose coulsd be cousins
What a sweet memorial to your dad!
What a special Dad. I am blessed with one such as well. It sounds like he is very much in your heart and in the way you live life. I can really resonate with "Don't Dilly Dally Because Desire along with Doing Drives Destiny and there is a Declining # of Days left in this life..." But am not very brave or decisive (ie I recognize the truth of it, but don't often take action). Wonderful photos, tribute, and post.
Your Dad sounds like a truly wonderful man.
I suspect you learned your true heart from him. What a wonderful gift of immortality.
If I was a drinking woman, I'd raise my glass to two men of insight and determination.
Since I'm not, instead I'll simply say...bravo for a delightful link for the letter "D".
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