Father's day was kind of rough.....

[mummytothree]

Normally we wouldn't have made the trip over to spend it with my dad, we would have just talked on the phone and mailed him cards and presents but since my brother's death last month I felt I really needed to go over there and spend it with him!! So me, DH and the kids hopped in the car Sunday morning and headed over to Ohio.

We really had a great time and so did my dad!!! We cooked out and roasted marshmallows (and yummy s'mores) and my parents live on a farm so my 3 little ones helped grandpa with his turkeys and the cow and they helped him just do all kinds of "out door" stuff. He was so happy. We had a nice time talking about my brother Jeff and looking at all kinds of pictures of him.

The only "sad" part of the day came at almost bed time...we were all outside around the fire and my dad spotted something in the air...as the minutes passes we see these balloons come floating down and tied to them is a Father's Day card. In it some "kids" wrote how much they missed their dad and how much they loved him and thanked him for watching over them everyday. It was so sad and so sweet and I think it really hit my dad kind of hard :( I could just see the aching and longing in his eyes....little girls always think their daddy's are invincible (yes even at 34 I still do) and it literally just breaks my hear to know my dad is hurting. :( I really wish it could have been the perfect Father's day!!!

[Becca Bonneville]

Aww I bet the balloons with the card did hit home for him! Brought tears to my eyes! I am glad the day went well otherwise though. Sounds like you made a great choice in going to visit!!

[junebug]

awww, that is so hard on you guys i bet. I'm so sorry. But going to see him probably made him feel really good!

[my4boys]

I am sure having you there really helped his day be a bit brighter, the balloon thing brought tears to my eyes as well. I am sure he will remember the good times you had on your visit.

[ColleenSwerb]

I bet spending the whole wonderful day with you guys outweighs the sadness. You made it a wonderful day for him, and I know he must be so appreciative of that.

[scrappychic]

I'm sure bringing the family to see him is one of the best, if not THE best present he could ever get. You made his day by spending it together. It's never easy when a loved one is gone forever, and especially hard for parents to have to bury their kids. My sister passed a few years ago and whenever her birthday or death anniversary is here, it's tough on everyone, especially my parents because it wasn't something they ever thought they'd go through. We remember the great and no-so-great times with her while she was still with us in keeping her memory alive.

[BrattyMeg]

aww now i'm bawling like a baby over the balloons. I'm sure your father had a wonderful time with your family and the thought of y'all driving to Ohio for that visit I'm sure made his month! i'm sure by you guys making that day special for him, he will never forget

[lizzyfizzy]

wow! that is really amazing how those balloons just floated right over you guys! that is really great that you got to see your dad and love on him! i am so sorry for your loss, elizabeth. your brother was a lucky man to have so many people love him!

[Amy Carey]

you know how this struck me though? (having lost my dad 3 months ago this a tender subject for me too) but think about it...somewhere there was a child without a father, missing their father in Heaven and your dad was there missing his son and those balloons just HAPPENED to land there? nah. I just think it's cool that a dad missing his son got a card from a child missing their dad. The only thing cooler would be if the people that set the balloon had a way of knowing where it landed. I know it was sad but it's something you won't forget yaknow? Kinda gives me chills.

[scarletsierra]

Aw, the balloons are making me emotional. Goodness.

I think it's really wonderful you brought the family to have a wonderful day with your Dad. I'm so glad you were all together to comfort each other and make memories together. ((hugs))

[scarletsierra]

you know how this struck me though? (having lost my dad 3 months ago this a tender subject for me too) but think about it...somewhere there was a child without a father, missing their father in Heaven and your dad was there missing his son and those balloons just HAPPENED to land there? nah. I just think it's cool that a dad missing his son got a card from a child missing their dad. The only thing cooler would be if the people that set the balloon had a way of knowing where it landed. I know it was sad but it's something you won't forget yaknow? Kinda gives me chills.

Soooo true.

[ajf9597]

I'm glad you guys had a good day. The balloons even brings tears to my eyes. I'm sure he appreciated more than he could say how much it meant that you guys spent the day with him, I'm sure it was a hard day for all of you.

[mummytothree]

you know how this struck me though? (having lost my dad 3 months ago this a tender subject for me too) but think about it...somewhere there was a child without a father, missing their father in Heaven and your dad was there missing his son and those balloons just HAPPENED to land there? nah. I just think it's cool that a dad missing his son got a card from a child missing their dad. The only thing cooler would be if the people that set the balloon had a way of knowing where it landed. I know it was sad but it's something you won't forget yaknow? Kinda gives me chills.

I just teary eyed all over again....because it really shows you that god does work in GREAT and MYSTERIOUS ways!!! :wub:

Thanks guys for all your sweet words...it really does do a girl's heart good :wub:

And my dad did have a wonderful dad because really his grandkids are his life and he loves them more that anything!! Here he is on Father's Day with my two girls to prove it!!!! :wub:
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e119/mummytothree/2008-06-15063.jpg

[meems]

Elizabeth, glad to hear that you and your family were able to have some wonderful time with your dad. I'm all teary about the balloons. great photo too!

[scrapmonkey]

I think he was empathizing with the person who lost their father - that would make anyone sad. But I think he always remember that you and your family came over and spent time with him - I'm sure that put more joy in his heart than you'll ever know. What you did was wonderful and I'm sure he appreciated it greatly.

[meganmecrazy]

How emotional with the balloons. WOW! That's great that you got to spend that day with your dad. <<<HUGS>>>

[joelsgirl]

{{{Hugs}}} all the way from Malaysia. So glad you guys had a good day with your daddy.

[my3hens]

Hugs sweetheart! I am so glad you got to spend fathers day with him and I can totally understand your feelings love!!!

[Susan Toon]

WOW how powerful. Gave me chills. So sorry for your loss.

[wildblueeyez]

awww....I would have been bawling over the balloons and the note! What a twist that you guys happened to be outside and received those balloons?

[AmyM]

The whole situation is truly heartbreaking Elizabeth. I'm glad it went well for the most part. Hugs sweetie