This has always been one of my favorite pictures. One, I wish I had that shirt he's wearing. It's awesome huh? Very cool and vintage... (but real vintage, not made-to-look-vintage). Two, I think we resemble a lot here. Don't get me wrong; I am my mother's daughter, but here I see that I'm a perfect mix between her and my dad.
Considering his birthday and Veteran's Day (he was in the Air Force), fall side-by-side, I thought it was the perfect time to honor his memory.
I know from stories that he was thoughtful, kind, generous, a leader, a goofball. I feel like he had a hand in putting so many amazing father-figures in my life so that I never went without, and a special part in choosing Matt for me. After all, Matt is all of those things in more. How blessed I am.
A random favorite:
Matt's wedding band was my dad's. It was a perfect way for Matt and I to feel that we had his blessing, and a quiet way to honor him on our wedding day. I'm certain that my dad would have loved Matt and given Matt his biggest blessing. The bizarre part of it all is that we didn't have to get that ring sized even the slightest bit. My dad had a completely different build than Matt, but that ring fits like a glove. A glove, people!
Missing you today and always, daddy. Happy Birthday!
What a touching post! I saw you as a new follower to my blog and thought I'd come over and thank you! You know what's funny? I have a "made to look vintage" shirt that looks just like that! Orange and everything. Also, I feel like I can relate to you because I lost my mom when I was 3. I too feel like she's been around in many aspects of my life. I wrote a post about it- which I think is listed on my side bar. So nice to meet you.
ReplyDeletelove this post.
ReplyDeletelove that picture of you and your dad.
can't wait to meet him one day!!!
Love this, Lauren!
ReplyDeleteAww what a cute picture! Happy Bday to your Daddy :-)
ReplyDeletethat was a sweet tribute!
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