Happy Father's Day
This is my dad with mum and my eldest brother in 1962 on their farm
DAD'S
God took the strength of a mountain,
The majesty of a tree,
The warmth of a summer sun,
The calm of a quiet sea,
The generous soul of nature,
The comforting arm of night,
The wisdom of the ages,
The power of the eagle's flight,
The joy of a morning in spring,
The faith of a mustard seed,
The patience of eternity,
The depth of a family need,
Then God combined these qualities ,
When there was nothing more to add,
He knew His masterpiece was complete,
And so,
He called it ... Dad
~ unknown author ~
Jo, I love looking at old photos. You know, I always thought you looked like your mum, from others pictures you have posted in the past. But today, in this last photo of your Dad in 1958, I can see you.
ReplyDeleteLovely poem and tribute to Fathers.
Thanks Amanda - My dad is a very special dad, I am his only daughter (his first daughter, Elizabeth, died before I was born) and as a result spoilt me and considered me very precious (his princess!).
ReplyDeleteI have his fair complexion and reddish hair. I look very much like his aunt (Matilda) - his mothers sister.
1958 was a very good year. ;D
ReplyDeleteYour mum has the loveliest smile.
Thank you for sharing such lovely photos and sentiments. I struggle to adjust to Father's Day in September. I'm used to having it in June. So I tend to forget until about the Friday before. Then poor DH-- his birthday is the 7th so--it's always right on top of Father's Day. I hope he felt suffieciently celebrated today.
ReplyDeleteIt's great looking at old photos isn't it! I can see the resemblance to your dad like Amanda said and Ganeida, are you letting us in on a secret:) (wink)
ReplyDeleteSome of us wouldn't know if 1958 was a good year of not, hey girls? [wink wink] lol... but we'll take your work for it Ganeida :P
ReplyDeleteDo. ☺ 1958 was an exceptional year!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat to see the old pics - I love them! Your mother looks VERY happy :)
ReplyDeleteJo,
ReplyDeleteThese are such wonderful pictures of your family! What treasures!