Regular visitors to this blog may realise that today marks the anniversary of the untimely passing of my father. 14 years on and he's still very much in my thoughts. I like to think he's looking down with his heart swelling with pride at his great-grandchildren, Jack, Hannah and Ava. My auld fella doted on my two daughters Laura and Michaela and he would have been immensely proud of the way Laura is bringing up her children.
So, tonight, I raise my glass to the original Papa. Here's to you, auld man.
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4 comments:
He would be proud of you also!
Time doesn't erase memories, especially the good ones.
Hugs
Peg xxxx
I will raise a glass to yer pa. You will always have the warmth of the memories tae cuddle yer heart.
Cheers tae yer Faither.
Sausage...
ps. Proud must he be o' his boy.
Aw, shucks - thanks folks, you're too kind!
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