I was blessed to have one of the most terrific Daddys in the world. If I tried to share all my memories and thoughts of him at once I'd never finish this post, so I've chosen one special memory to share with you today. Since it is storming outside, rain, lightning, thunder, the works, it made me remember a time when my son, Travis, was little. As many children do, Travis had developed a fear of lightning and thunder. Daddy (Granddaddy, to Travis) wanted to help Travis see the beauty and wonder of a storm. One night when my parents were visiting us there was a storm a little ways south of us. From our front porch you could watch the awesome light show, but it was far enough away that we couldn't hear much thunder. Daddy took Travis out to the end of the front sidewalk and they both sat there and watched the show. Here is a picture of them watching Nature's Spectacular Show:
I absolutely LOVE this picture and the special memory it brings to mind.
What a lovely memory :)
ReplyDeleteThat's so precious! I have a picture of my daughter at only 1+ months old looking up at her Great Grandpa, as he smiled down at her, smiling back. He's gone home to heaven now, but I love to remember the short time I knew him and what a great guy he was!
ReplyDeleteMy Daddy is with the Lord now, too (Nov. 18, 2008). I am thankful for all my wonderful memories of him.
ReplyDeleteThat's so sweet! What a great post Lavon, you really need to do these more than once a month... lol ;)
ReplyDeleteThat is so sweet!!!
ReplyDeleteAwwww, lovely story, hun! I love this photo. I feel like I am spying in on a very special moment.
ReplyDeleteThat is one of the most beautiful stories I have heard in a very long time. What a treasured memory.
ReplyDelete♥♥♥
That is beautiful! Lovely memory. We are on the same wave length, you writing about your dad and me writing about my mom today on our blogs. Sending you many (((((hugs))))
ReplyDeleteAnastasia
What a wonderful post and picture. Teared my eyes!
ReplyDeleteNothing like a Dad! Nothing!
That was beautiful, Lavon. You made me cry. (I can hardly see the screen through my tears.) We had a wonderful Daddy, didn't we. I love you. Your oldest sis, Kathleen
ReplyDeleteThat was great, made me cry, too. I like that picture too. Reminds me of how Daddy used to sit and look for game or just sit and enjoy life. Daddy was a great man and and wonderful Dad.. I do miss him, so much. Your next to oldest sis, Bernita
ReplyDeleteWhat a great tribute to Daddy. I remenber that day well. Thanks for the memory.It made me cty, but that is OK. Love Mama
ReplyDelete