That's my husband's dad with our daughter when she was three. I love the way his hand envelops hers. My husband and my son are named after this man, and I feel honored every day that they carry the name of such a fine and noble family man. He and my mother-in-law had a great love story. Such a beautiful couple they always were. This is the man who taught my husband how to be a man. This is the man who is my husband's hero, who never let him down. This is the man who stopped his car on a country road to wade across a pond and pick the perfect lilies to surprise his wife, something my husband witnessed as a boy and never forgot. Dad isn't feeling so well today. Please send prayers or healing thoughts. Please send your love.
Update on Friday: Dad is reportedly on the mend. Thank you all for the generous good wishes for his recovery.
Prayers are being sent as we speak.
ReplyDeletei just filled our canoe with good wishes for this lovely man, and launched it in the cove. it's heading in his direction.
ReplyDeleteI will keep him in my thoughts. So sorry dear Angella!
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Rebecca
You are such a beautiful person, Angella -- the way you honor your family with words, with photos, with prayers and appeals. I will send healing thoughts, knowing that he is surrounded by so much love.
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely eyes, such strength, such love. Love sent back in return, as requested. Thinking healing thoughts.
ReplyDeleteSending healing thoughts and love worthy of a hero.
ReplyDeleteDone, with respect and admiration!
ReplyDeleteYou got it. What gorgeous, gorgeous people.
ReplyDeleteSending love and healing thoughts to this man who's strong heart shines in his eyes. Loving thoughts to you and your dear husband as well. x0 N2
ReplyDeleteI hope he's doing better today.
ReplyDeleteGreat photo!
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Glad to hear he's doing better!
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