Thursday, October 8, 2009

Remembering


My lovely dad passed away 12 years ago today. Born in London between the wars. A 10 pound Pom at the age of 15, who loved Australia and never wanted to leave here. A fabulous cook and incredible artist. Loving and devoted father. He was so funny - his sense of humour was always there for us. Such a kind and gentle soul. Much loved and missed.
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20 comments:

  1. Amanda NicoleOctober 8, 2009 at 7:08 AM

    It's so good to remember, isn't it? You look just like him :)

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  2. Kickcan & ConkersOctober 8, 2009 at 7:15 AM

    You must miss him Kylie. You have his smile.

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  3. Karen Lewis TextilesOctober 8, 2009 at 7:53 AM

    That's too young, for you and for him. Enjoy your lovely sweet memories xx

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  4. RedorGrayArtOctober 8, 2009 at 7:55 AM

    oh I see your smile in his...mine has been gone that long as well..memories sustain us

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  5. gemma @ loz and dinnyOctober 8, 2009 at 8:08 AM

    What a lovely smiley man ... you've made me all teary x

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  6. CorrieOctober 8, 2009 at 8:42 AM

    sending you some hugs for today! remember the good things,
    Corrie:)

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  7. CatOctober 8, 2009 at 9:05 AM

    Thinking of you Kylie. I just posted too because I lost my father figure/Grandfather 7 years ago today too. Much, much, much love to you. Cat. xo

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  8. M* (Melanie)October 8, 2009 at 10:52 AM

    It's lovely to see where you get your creativity, humour and smile from Kylie. He sounds as though he was a wonderful man.

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  9. blue mossOctober 8, 2009 at 11:28 AM

    so glad you had a fabulous dad
    and such loving memories....
    thinking of you
    michelle

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  10. Christina LowryOctober 8, 2009 at 12:42 PM

    What a handsome man your father was. I see his features in you too. Thinking of you today.

    We were looking through old black and white photos last night and I was 'meeting' my husbands Grandparents for the first time through those photos. We are so lucky to be able to document things on film, aren't we.

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  11. june at noonOctober 8, 2009 at 1:06 PM

    Wow, I can see the family resemblance! It's such a bittersweet thing to remember, isn't it? My dad passed away three and a half years ago, and I know the mix of happy reminiscence and ache of loss that goes with the remembering. Sounds like he was a pretty special dad!

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  12. KirstyOctober 8, 2009 at 1:49 PM

    Lots of love to you. xx

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  13. belinda marshallOctober 8, 2009 at 2:31 PM

    a lovely photo ~ and yes there is an amazing resemblance. i think we agree that these days get stranger and stranger ~ hope you are doing ok today :)

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  14. littlechrissyOctober 8, 2009 at 3:25 PM

    Everyone is absolutely right - you definitely have your Dad's smile. Hope you are having some happy memories today of all the wonderfully fun times you had together.
    Sending happy thoughts your way.

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  15. Mitsy / ArtMindOctober 8, 2009 at 3:55 PM

    *hugs*
    You look like two drops! You never really get used to losing someone so close. Thank goodness for happy memories to make up for the absence.

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  16. NanetteOctober 8, 2009 at 5:33 PM

    It is a brilliant photo, he looks like he is having the time of his life. Much love to you today.
    x

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  17. tielOctober 8, 2009 at 10:33 PM

    i'm glad that you still have happy memories of him. what a beautiful photo...and so Australian for that era.

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  18. CindyOctober 9, 2009 at 7:59 PM

    Sweet memories Kylie - it's good for the soul to sit quietly and remember...

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  19. FrancescaOctober 9, 2009 at 10:50 PM

    bless you kylie. beautiful post. x

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  20. Fine Little DayOctober 12, 2009 at 4:13 AM

    I can see you in his face. Lovely photo of him.

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