Happy Father's Day!!

Today is Father's Day...a day to honor our Dads and let them know how special they truly are! We began our day early. Before church, the kids showered Daddy with cards and gifts. For some reason, they think it's more fun early in the morning, before our eyes are even opened! Unfortunately we didn't deliver breakfast in bed for Daddy - I've been way too tired lately to even think about it. Daddy's not that much of a breakfast eater anyhow, so I didn't feel so bad.

Anyhow, the kids absolutely love and adore their Daddy...He's a great Dad who is a lot of fun to be around! "Happy Father's Dad honey! Thanks for being an awesome husband and a terrific Daddy to our children. I love you!!!" ~Elinor~

Daddy and his buddy, Lionel...


Daddy and his little Sweet-Pea...


Yeah, I just HAD to throw this photo of Cody in the mix...he loves Daddy too!! "Ruff!!"


I also love and adore my own Dad. Although he's not the same Dad I grew up with due to the Alzheimer's which has taken a hold of his life, I still think he's the best Dad in the whole wide world!!! After church we went to spend some time with him at the nursing home. He ate his lunch while we were there, then opened up a couple gifts we brought him. He had fun with the kids, they always seem to make him laugh!



Lionel captured this photo of Dad while sitting at the table. I tweaked it up a bit and I absolutely love the result!! It captures my Dad perfectly...he looks as if he's unsure what's going on around him, yet he has not a care in the world. The disease that is slowly taking him, has destroyed a part of my heart too...it's just so sad to see him like this!



A poem about Alzheimer's Disease...

Do not ask me to remember
Don't try to make me understand.
Let me rest and know you're with me,
Kiss my cheek and hold my hand.

I'm confused beyond your concept.
I am sad and sick and lost.
All I know is that I need you
To be with me at all cost.

Do not lose your patience with me,
Do not scold or curse or cry.
I can't help the way I'm acting,
Can't be different though I try.

Just remember that I need you,
That the best of me is gone.
Please don't fail to stand beside me,
Love me 'til my life is done.
~Author Unknown~

This is such a moving poem...brings me to tears each time I read through it. "I love you Dad!!" To all the rest of you Dad's out there...have a wonderful Father's Day!!!