Carbless Happiness

 
11/01/2008
 

Happiness is Lasting Memory of Good Days

OCT 21 2008

Donald E. Clark 1949-1996
He was a wonderful, kind, strict, funny, hardworking dad. He was also agreat friend, great mechanic, kind neighbor, and a gentle giant. I amgrateful to have had him as my Dad and I am amazed at how well he knew me.My Dad taught me how to change the oil, repair a transmission and how towork hard. But he also taught me the importance of reading the scriptures,being a good listener and being kind. I, of course, took all of that forgranted. I have his journal which helps a bit. I only have a few picturesbut I have lots of wonderful memories.

It will be 13 years on Jan 7th since his death and I have not stoppedthinking about him. Everyday the pain is as raw as that first day withouthim. I believe that we are an eternal family, I will see him again. Butuntil then I will long to hear his voice, to feel his reassuring hand uponmy shoulder and to see his great smile. I know he would have loved myhusband and my children. I hope he would have been proud of my life and thechoices I have made. But above all I just wish I could have seen his face onmy important days.

Monday, October 21st would have been my Dad's 59th birthday. I still love him so much.

 


Comments

cheryl

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 13:35:21

Thanks for warning me to have my tissues ready. ;) A perfect tribute to an amazing man. I feel confident saying that because his daughter is one of the most amazing people I've ever met. Thanks for sharing a little about your Dad, I wish I could've met him too! I'm sure he's watching over you and wishes you could *see* the smile on his face on those important days too.

 

Liz Smith

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:17:03

Hi Teri!
what a sweet tribute!

and thanks for your comments, im always excited to find out people actually read my blog! :) and hooray for obama supporters!!!!! i'm always excited to find more of them! :)

 

Barbara Gibson

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 15:59:43

Hey, I finally found you via Cheryl's blog. You have such cute children and I loved reading about your dad. He was special and so are you -- my little Beehive girl!

 



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