Father's Day ~

It's so strange to me that my sweet Dad has been gone five years now.

Still feeling so blessed that I had him in my life as long as I did.

I've had more people tell me they can't relate to the fact my Dad meant the world to me,

how much I loved and respected him,
that we had a great relationship.

I seriously grieve for those people who can't relate, 

sad for the daughters who have not experienced the kind of 

love and life I had with my Father.

More reason to count myself lucky, fortunate, blessed.....

A woman stood in the grocery line behind me, 

smiled and stated she almost forgot to get her Dad a Father's Day card.

She waved the card as she spoke.....

I smiled back and told her I wish my Dad was here so I could give him a card
this Father's Day.

As I left the checkout I looked back to her

 and felt the need to tell her, 

"make everyday count with your Dad".

I never missed a Father's Day with him....

I was so thankful for that fact,
when the first Father's Day without him
occurred....

 ~
Missing him today as I do everyday.
My Dad, my first love.........

Grateful I belonged to him.... love for my Dad, it's what echos from my heart today.....