Family Memories....
Day 17
Missing my daddy today. My dad would always call me at least 10 times a day. He would never really have a lot to say and wouldn't stay on the phone long but he called a lot.
He would call and tell me about the grocery ads, about something new they were building in Frisco, ask about my day, see what the kids were doing, ask me what I was making for dinner or ask me about John's work schedule. What I wouldn't do today to have one of these calls.
My daddy was great. He was such a loving father. So proud of me and all my kids. He loved to tell people all about us. He did have an Italian temper but as he got older we saw a lot less of this. He was much more like a teddy-bear.
All my kiddos loved him to pieces. He had such a great sense of humor. He was always joking around and playing silly tricks on people. He was a lot like my mom when it came to family...it was the most important thing to him.
He loved handmade gifts or gifts that had a lot of thought in them. He loved it when I would pick out an art piece the kids had made and have it framed for him. He was so proud to display these pieces.
I miss my daddy so much and miss the love he showered us in.
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Your dad was a complicated guy but obviously loved you and the kids without exception. Playing tricks...he was a gifted trickster. You definately had to check your presents when he came over for a birthday party. Chances were that he was taking some of them home with him. So many fun memories.
ReplyDeleteHe loved you like his own son! He was a great father and papa!
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