Daddy it’s been five long years
many miles many tears
Christmas the sweetest times
memories so clear
Paper Bag masked santa
a bug making set the next
we weren’t together often
but you made every moment last
I still have things on the tree
they were yours
now they are mine
memories yes sweet sir
you and I in younger times
Thanks to One Stop for letting me feature those who will not be with us this Christmas but are there in the lights and the sounds all the same.
Learning to live by the indwelling life of Christ.
Gud skaper noko nytt ved sitt Ord og sin Ande, vi kan ta imot det i tru og få oppleve at han gjer sitt verk med oss. Hans skaparkraft verkar konstuktivt i våre liv og skaper noko som er verdifullt for oss. Naturkreftene verkar nedebrytande, i fylgje entropilova, men Gud er Ånd og det som er født av hans Ande består. Jesu frelsesverk er fullbrakt og fullkome. Han er den siste Adam, som er ifrå himmelen og som for oss har vorte ei livgjevande ånd. Han gjev oss den Heilage Ande frå himmelen av berre nåde. Han gjev oss det evige livet.
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Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before. - Edgar Allan Poe
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This is poignant and lovely. Wonderful picture that you posted.
My father died 20 years and my brother not yet two. I have no living grandparents, and all but one aunt are gone. May those with family draw members near, and may our hearts always hold our memories of those we love.
Merry Christmas, Leslie.
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Glad you have the memories too – best to you
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Anonymousi miss the MT looks like a good day for caramel apple cider. tinakg a walk with the wife around the town and wearing or scarves. or not what ever suites your fancy!
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what a tender verse moon…paper bag masked santa? interesting…have a wonderful christmas!
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I had a pic of my dad in a very sad Santa outfit the ‘mask’ was a reddish paper sack with cotton glued on
thanks for everything
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This touched my heart. ♥
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Aww you touched mine with kindness today
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Moondustwriter! With this posting (Oh! my) some readers will be crying, because of those memories so dear…and some not so dear. And even though you and he were not as much together made those time even more clear today.
The tree–without the Christmas annual tree we (well, I!) might have long forgotten those moments which span generations with significant keepsake items hanging. I loved this…so short, yet with such length. So sweet!
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Thanks Don – For Everything!!!
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I’ve never purchased gallrey wraps from professional photographers before I met Missy. They are typically very expensive. Missy’s prices are VERY reasonable. She did not have the size I wanted, but she immediately contacted her lab and it was able to be done, no problem. No delay with the order. Missy is able to edit the photo accordingly so that nothing is lost (well, not much) due to the wrap around nature of gallrey wraps. I would not have been able to do that on my own if I tried to print/order it myself. Thanks to Missy, I was able to order the gallrey wrap that I loved and we now have a huge art piece on our wall of our stunning little girl. Thanks, Missy!
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Lovely memories my friend…thanks for sharing.
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They are the one thing you can hold on to – thanks my friend
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We are only left with memories and the warmth within it brings. Best wishes to you too, litle moon.
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Takes time – I know my friend is struggling this year with it all
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Such a moving poem of sweet memories! Merry Christmas, Ma’am!
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Glad you liked and appreciate the kind words – always
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What a lovely tribute to your father….great photo too…Have a Beautiful Christmas with your family…bkm
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Thanks sweetie – I love that pic my son has a similar profile
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Liked the way you used “Daddy” to imply your inner child, as though the imagery was so vivid, that you were actually transported back to that innocence of childhood. Thank you for sharings this.
Merry Christmas one and all.
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Dear, dear girl, that is so lovely and so sad. It’s a wonderful tribute to your Dad. Losing a parent right before the holidays leaves a place in your heart that always aches at this time of year. You know that I know.
I hope that you and yours have a warm and wonderful Christmas.
BIG hug to you!
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Love a hugs back
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Just stumbled upon your blog and abtluosely love it been snooping through your archives and loving your eclectic style and gorgeous pics! I’ve been to New York once a few years ago but would abtluosely love to go back and even more so after seeing these pics. The second last pic with the fuzzy skyscrapers in the background is my fav 🙂
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Holy Toledo, so glad I clicked on this site first!
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Liked the way you used “Daddy” to imply your inner child, as though the imagery was so vivid, that you were actually transported back to that innocence of childhood. Thank you for sharing this.
Merry Christmas one and all.
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I guess I never changed over to Father
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It is bittersweet to pull out those memories and hold them in your hands Leslie. The sweet is there mixed in with the tears though. Keep those smiles close while the tears fall. They will be with us yet. Merry Christmas
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yes too true
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Merry Christmas sweetie x
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you and WS are the best!
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Missy is very talented and so woferdnul with my girls! It always seems like there was no way to get them both to smile and every time I have beautiful pictures of them. Not to mention how affordable she is!
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yes i would probably end up doing both thuogh. alot of things have gone wrong in my life, things i would change, things i want to change right now but i now i can’t. but still i probably would if it was possible and they asked me to do it. the real question is thuogh, would you?!?!
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beautifully poignant
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Thanks my friend – best to you
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Beautiful tribute to your father Leslie, and agree with Maureen, drawing family near. Mine being so far…my phone…mail…cards….
I may write a Christmas poem…regarding…family. I wrote one in Associated Content, however is not being seen so much/not pertaining just to family…
Cherished memories sweet Leslie! Thank you! *hugs & well wishes for your holidays! All the days to come! ~April 🙂
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hope you write that poem – for them 🙂
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What beautiful heart felt words of love for your father & your memories of him. It was tender piece to read. Warm Wishes to you Moon for Christmas & the New Year! His love will remain always alive in your heart & mind. Take Care!
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Hi again Moon…how do I follow you? I don’t know where to click 😦
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Oh the memories stay forever. Isn’t it wonderful. Very nice tribute my friend and I love the photo. Mele Kalikimaka to you and your family 🙂
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Thanks Thom – best to you too
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Lordy, you’ve been busy. You make me feel a slug. What great work you’ve accomplished while getting Christmas together and all the rest. This was so touching and sweet. I hope you have a wonderful holiday and a great new year. Thank you so much for coming into my life, sweet one. Gay
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I’ve been sick so there is an upside – ha love ya Gay
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Your answer shows real ineieltglnce.
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Thanks sweetie means alot ~L
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You are a love
and you are loved – and
from here there and everywhere
but now only
Merry Xmas from this Canary part of the moon…
HUGS!
😉
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you are a dear Dulce – wish we could go celebrate together
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Dulce -That is way to cool – you need to teach me to do that on my computer I do that in life all the time – Hugs
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Merry Christmas MDW…..Galen
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thanks and to you
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hi sugar– well, this is a tear jerker. I have a piece in the new oil & water anthology that just came out about my father I wish I could share w/ you– I’ll try to e-mail it next week. love, Jenne’
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A poem for a love one is preciuos
you put your love for your Dad in such beautiful ways
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Thanks kodjo – good memories
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ahhh. whas a lovely loving poem.
“we weren’t together often
but you made every moment last”
nostalgia only really comes out properly like this at christmas…
all my love, glittering 🙂 xx
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Good memories are treasured memories and it’s always nice to have something to remember loved ones by, whether it’s something tangible or simply a memorable time of the year, like Christmas.
I hope you had a great Christmas and wish you all the best for 2011.
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Thanks so much for your kind regards 🙂 memories and dreams
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