dogdoc Posted March 11, 2004 Report Share Posted March 11, 2004 Re: I miss you, Dad... Marky, what a great post. You are lucky to have had such a great dad. I am also lucky to have a dad like you did--I always enjoy spending time with him and am very lucky to be almost 40 and still have a very active father. God Bless you and the rest of your family and thanks for sharing your feelings with us! todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvbowhunter Posted March 11, 2004 Report Share Posted March 11, 2004 Re: I miss you, Dad... I don't post here much anymore but this one deserves a reply....that was one of the most heart touching posts I ever read, I lost my mother 7 years ago and I know your pain..all we got now is memories, God Bless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckbuster11 Posted March 11, 2004 Report Share Posted March 11, 2004 Re: I miss you, Dad... That's just a great tribute marky...what a story. I think your dad would be proud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10acboy Posted March 11, 2004 Report Share Posted March 11, 2004 Re: I miss you, Dad... That is a great story Marky. My dad was never around when I was little. Not that he didn't want to but he always worked to try to get ahead and make ends meet. I am proud to still have him around - he's a great man. However I lost my Grandfather 10-15-03 and he was the one that I hung out with on a daily basis. Either hunting, fishing, working in the garden, we were always together, and I miss him greatly. This is gonna to sound weird or even unimportant to you, but years ago he gave me a regular pair of bib overalls that he couldn't fit anymore. Last deer season was the first time that I decided to wear them and guess what? I was blessed with 4 deer last year! I just felt that every time I put them on that we were hunting together once again. I miss him often, but I know that he is looking down on me. Keep your faith and keep the memories close to your heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted March 11, 2004 Report Share Posted March 11, 2004 Re: I miss you, Dad... Marky; Your on the right track there now, just keep your eye on the final destination, thats where we will be reunited some day. Thanks for sharing the story, as I have yet to go thru that with my folks...think they may outlive us all!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markyj987 Posted February 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2005 Re: I miss you, Dad... I guess this is going to be a yearly tradition for me. Tomorrow will be four years since my Dad died. It's strange how time changes things... Many memories of him are crisp, but it's frightening how some of them have begun to fade. I'm having a tough time with it this year...though the past three I've been as well as one can be expected. Yeah, I know I'll see him again, but I still feel like he's missing so much. My brother, who has had a very rough life found love and married this year. My sister and her husband's daughter has started talking, taking her first steps, now eats real food--and he never got to see her. My Mom is even doing well... I miss the weird things....like how he used to call me Marky when I was little...kind of pronounced MAW-kee. (I go by Mark in real life--marky's really just a login name). I miss his Road Runner "MEEP MEEP" impression, and how he always intentionally pronounced three "tree" just to see how people would react. My dad was always my idol and role model. I could never comprehend his car-speak (he was a mechanic, and me a nerd...lol), but he taught me about love and life, right and wrong, and how to laugh. Even now, at 27 years old with a career that's finally on the right path, I ask myself what he would do. Anyway, I guess I just wanted to post my yearly reminder to everyone to make sure people that you love know it.... Make sure you appreciate them... And make sure that when this life ends and you are separated for a time, that you have made memories that will help you along until you're together again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherguy Posted February 4, 2005 Report Share Posted February 4, 2005 Re: I miss you, Dad... Great post! This is the first time you have revived it since i joined so i will just say this. He sounds like a great husband, father, and human being. Keep cherishing those memories and he will never leave you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted February 5, 2005 Report Share Posted February 5, 2005 Re: I miss you, Dad... mark--you're bringing tears to my eyes again. The memories last forever. I am glad you family is doing well! todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimT Posted February 5, 2005 Report Share Posted February 5, 2005 Re: I miss you, Dad... Very nice post Marky. Thanks for sharing with all of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted February 5, 2005 Report Share Posted February 5, 2005 Re: I miss you, Dad... [ QUOTE ] Anyway, I guess I just wanted to post my yearly reminder to everyone to make sure people that you love know it.... Make sure you appreciate them... And make sure that when this life ends and you are separated for a time, that you have made memories that will help you along until you're together again. [/ QUOTE ] Very well said Mark. Again a great tribute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted February 5, 2005 Report Share Posted February 5, 2005 Re: I miss you, Dad... Great posts Mark. Thank you for sharing with us. A great tribute to a great man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuntingInMaine Posted February 5, 2005 Report Share Posted February 5, 2005 Re: I miss you, Dad... Your tribute has me crying in my coffee this morning! It is beautiful, and I believe your father is still watching you and your family. My father is still around, but I have never been able to have that sort of relationship with him. Be glad you had a father like you did. He will always be with you, even though you can't see him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted February 5, 2005 Report Share Posted February 5, 2005 Re: I miss you, Dad... Marky,,,in chapel this week, a pastor spoke and he told us that Jesus leads down different paths. Being with other people is fun but sometimes Jesus takes us all by ourself down a different path. It's great that your mom is well and your brother found love but don't feel to alone, Jesus has His own plans for you and he's taking you on a different road than the others. I think your dad is probably looking down on you and smiling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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