Dad’s Heart was Broken
A few days ago I wrote about my beautiful mom, how she lost her battle with Alzheimer’s on January 16, 2000 at only 79 years old. Mom and dad would have celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary that year. My dad was devastated, dad’s heart was broken. All through the years they were always together, they even both worked for the school district in the same Jr. High school. http://themarthareview.com/throw-back-thursday-with-mom/
After mom passed away, dad was a lost soul. On January 18, 2006 dad was admitted to the hospital with aspirating pneumonia. On January 20, 2006, 6 years and 5 days after my mom passed away, dad went home to be with the love of his life. Dad’s heart was broken but it was mended 14 years ago today.
While we wanted dad to stay with us longer we knew he needed to be with Mom. There was one thing that dad did the early morning before he passed which the nurses are probably still scratching their heads wondering how he did it. Sometime during the night, he unhooked all his wires, got out of bed and turned the thermostat way up before getting back in bed and hooking himself back up. When the nurse went in to check him, he had already passed. But that was my dad, always had the last laugh.
The day before when we were talking at the hospital I told dad about my new Harley and I how I would ride it over the next time I visited him. Hubby and I rode our Harley’s to the funeral parlor when we made final arrangements just like I told dad I would.
I have so many memories of dad when I was younger, I was the “boy” he never had. I would work on the car with him and help in the garden but the best fun was getting up at 4am to go ice fishing with him. I can’t forget the fun we had on his birthdays. Dad was a leap year baby and there was a time that my sisters and I were older than he was! But the best memory was when dad helped me out of the car on my wedding day. Oh the wonderful memories, the love my dad had for his family and especially how much he adored my mom.
I love this memory of my dad’s Bible. My mom sent it to him while he was serving in WW2. I also carried this bible, mom’s hankie and a penny she tossed down for Rich and my 50th wedding anniversary in 2017. I know they were watching from above smiling. I will cherish this forever. http://themarthareview.com/dads-bible/
Dad you’ve been gone for 14 years but I know you and Mom are now happy together. While I don’t see you every day I see the signs you send down from heaven and even feel your presence, you will live in my heart forever. ❤️
wow — -so many precious memories of your parents. I sure hope you have them saved for future generations to enjoy.
As always, thanks for sharing!!!
I’m in the process of saving all my “memory” blogs Nancy. I wrote a 12 day countdown for Lia’s birthday, each day was a month and I want to turn that into a book for her when she turns 18. That will be a project but looking forward to it.
What a beautiful remembrance of your dad. It is so very heartfelt. It is so moving. Having had such a special dad whom you loved so much is a gift that you will treasure forever, even though he is no longer with you. I too have very fond memories of my dad, who had now been gone for almost seven and a half years.
No matter how long our loved ones have been gone, not a day goes by when we don’t think of them. I see so many signs from both my mom and dad so I now they are watching over and guiding me Alice.
This is such a beautiful memory post Martha. Those pictures are beautiful.I am sure your Dad and mom are still looking after you from above and they are happy together.
Oh I know they are both still watching over us Amrita. There have been so many signs that both are still with us.
What a sweet post Hugs.
Thanks Amanda, dad is back where he belongs, in the arms of my mom. Sure do miss them both though!