This week, Nancy’s Photo a Week Challenge is ‘Recording History’. It’s ten years ago today since my dear Dad passed away, the day after he and mom celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. This photo was taken in 2003 when our family met for lunch at his favourite restaurant, ‘The Pot and Kettle’.
I miss you, Dad. xx
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May your dad continue to rest in peace.
{Hugs}
What a moving, poignant post, Sylvia. The emotion it evokes is palpable. 60 years is quite the milestone, and how happy your family looks in this photo. Best, Babsje
Thanks so much for reading, Babsje. Yes, this photo brings back happy memories. 🙂
And then, it becomes the past, like dust. When the second one dies, it’s even harder. I still feel like my past has been wiped out.
Yes, it’s sadly so true, Kate. I think as long as we have our parents, we can still feel young, but once they are both gone, we’re ‘it’. They’re the two special people who have known us and have been known by us for our whole lives, and it’s bound to be a great loss.
Sweet memories for you. You look so happy together.
Thanks so much, Gallivanta. Yes, those were very happy days. 🙂
It’s a pleasure seeing you together with your parents
Thank you for your kind comment, Shimon. 🙂
Oh Sylvia, what a beautiful family photo of you all. What wonderful memories even though I know you will never stop missing your father. Lovely tribute to your love for him. Hugs to you from me ❤ xx
Thanks, dear Sherri. Yes it’s so true that we never stop missing those we have loved and who have loved us. xx
RIP… he’s still present in your heart and he’d be proud of your warm tribute to his memory…
Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Mélanie. 🙂 xx
such a heartwarming picture, Sylvia. hugs. 🙂
Thanks so much for the hugs, dear Lola. 🙂
This photo appears to be taken on a wonderful day … thus a good one to share. Cheers to your positive memories.
Thanks so much, Frank. 🙂
Wow that is great that you parents were married for 60 years! I am sure you miss him terribly and think of him every day.
Thanks so much. Yes, he is never far from my mind.
What did your father do? Was he a sailor or am I just imagining that?
Well actually you’re right, Nicole. He was in the Royal Navy during the war. Last year, I shared a painting which my sister did from a photo of him in his sailor’s uniform. https://anotherday2paradise.wordpress.com/2014/05/31/dads-birthday-visiting-mom-dingo-monkeys/
Great memories, Sylvia!
Thanks, Aletta. 🙂
what a smashing photo of the three of you. You look so thrilled to be with them 🙂
Thanks, Ruth. This photo does bring back happy memories. 🙂
you’ve posted an honorable tribute to your Dad, maybe he smiles, watching you from heaven! Remembering my Dad, I wrote some song lyrics, perhaps all of us should make a tribute to their dads anyhow, right?
https://soundcloud.com/fingerstyle_guitar/who-is-your-daddy-collab-with-fossil60wav
Thanks so much, Frizz. Yes, I remember your wonderful song. 🙂
thank God for memories and photos. what a beautiful portrait
Thanks so much, Kathy. Yes, the photos and memories are priceless.
What a lovely photo of you all. We don’t realize how we are recording history at the time, only after loved ones in the photo make it “history” I am always glad to have them to look back at.
Thanks, Lisa. Yes, you’re so right. We don’t realise it at the time, but it’s great to have the photos to look back on. 🙂
Our memories are often such a comfort and lovely photos like this too.
This is so true. Thank you. 🙂
A lovely photo to treasure Sylvia! 🙂
Thanks so much, Adrian. It is, very precious. 🙂
Certain moments can’t be easily replaced….
This photo is so sweet and moving!
Very true indeed. I love this photo. 🙂
What a special photo Sylvia. May the warm memories give you comfort.
Thanks so much, Sue. xx
I hope the happy memories gave you lots of warm comfort on such a sad anniversary, Sylvia. It’s clear from just this one picture how close you were.
Thank you so much for your lovely comment.
Such a heartwarming picture, Sylvia. A beautiful memory to have in your heart,
Thanks, Helen. Yes it is. 🙂
Beautiful Sylvia – what a wonderful photograph to cherish!
Thanks so much, Mary. 🙂
Memories placed deep in your heart to forgot never.
Thanks, Marylou. 🙂
What a lovely photo, Sylvia. Beautiful memories xxxx
Thanks so much, Dianne. xx
A memorable picture!!
Thanks, YC. 🙂
Sylvia, thank you for sharing such a tender memory and photo for the challenge this week!
Thanks, Nancy. I love this photo of us.
Lovely photo which brought a tear to my eye (my Dad died in May so emotions are still raw).
Thanks so much for your comment, Anabel. My sympathies to you. It’s not an easy time at all. *hugs*
Thank you.
What a beautiful photo, Sylvia. Thank you for sharing with us. ❤
Thank you so much, Jill. xx
It’s a lovely photo.
Thanks, Elaine. It’s my favourite one of dad and I. 🙂
I can see why. 🙂
Such a sweet memory…
Thanks, Suzanne. I had a lovely dream of him last night. 🙂
OH! A GIFT FOR SURE!!
To be much treasured, indeed.
Absolutely, Col. Thanks. 🙂
A lovely photo which, I’m sure, brings back beautiful memories.
Thanks, Geralyn. Yes, indeed it does.
60 years is a lot of shared happiness, Ad. They were lucky! But he’s irreplaceable 🙂
Very true. Thanks, Jo. 🙂
A happy photo, and your dad looks like a man I would have liked to meet. The warmth in his eyes and the gentle smile.
Thanks so much for your lovely comment, Ann Christine.
Thank you for sharing this memory!
Thank you for sharing this dear memory Sylvia. Hugs xx (You take after your Mum)
Thanks so much, Paula. xx
A lovely photo Sylvia, hugs.
Thanks, Gilly. xx
A lovely picture with your parents. I have a picture like that I treasure as much as you treasure this one. Good memories are a treasure too when you miss people.
Thanks, Ute. Yes, we need to keep those good memories alive in our hearts. 🙂
I don’t normally see similarities in people, but you sure do look a lot like your dad. What a treasured photo that must be.
Thanks, Gunta. Most people say I look like my mom, but you’re so right, and I also see some of my dad’s facial features mirrored in my own.
You’re definitely a blend of them both, but I see your dad in your eyes and nose and something elusive.
A lovely photo and a happy memory for you on a sad day. xx
Thanks, Jude. He has been so much on my mind lately. 🙂 xx
A beautiful, happy image to remember Sylvia.
Thanks, Lisa. 🙂
Wonderful photo – though it’s very hard to do, so we must remember all the good times we were fortunate to have in our backpack together – instead of focusing on what we have lost – it has always helped me – memories are gold… 🙂
Very true, Drake. Thanks so much for your meaningful comment. 🙂
Totally agree, Drake….
What a lovely shot! One to be treasured for certain!
Thanks, Torrie. It was a happy family day. 🙂