Saturday, January 4, 2020

My Dad

Everyone likes to feel appreciated. It becomes especially important to us as we get older because, looking back on life, we want to feel pride, not regret.

My dad is 89 years old. He served in the Army during the Korean War (1952-1955). There's a nice group of volunteers who hand-make "quilts of valor" which they give to veterans in appreciation for their military service. The quilts are presented in a ceremony explaining their significance.

I arranged for my father to receive one of these quilts. It was presented yesterday during my visit in Florida. My dad was deeply honored by the gesture and he gave an impromptu speech thanking everyone. It was nice to see him be so happy at such advanced age. At his stage of life, every experience is momentous.






17 comments:

  1. You're such a thoughtful person <3 <3 <3

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  2. How wonderful. You Dad is beaming.

    I agree with Ana, you are a very thoughtful person.

    Suzanne

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    1. Thanks! It seemed like the right thing to do.

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  3. What a thoughtful thing to do Ally, and definitely worth it even if for your Dad's beaming face alone. xxx

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  4. What a wonderful gift for your dad, and I can see how thrilled he was to get it! That is the sweetest thing, Ally.

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  5. That's a lovely gift for your Father! How lovely of you to think to facilitate thaat!

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  6. Ally, that was such an amazing gift! So sweet! You and your dad share the same smile, and its beautiful :)

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  7. What a beautiful quilt! That's a wonderful gift for your father.

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  8. This actually made me cry. What a lovely and meaningful gift.

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  9. Sounds like this was a beautiful experience you had with your father. Our time with our parents is shorter than we think. Good memories are a balm to look back on. Glad you were able to celebrate something important to him and lift his spirits.

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  10. So incredibly thoughtful and your dad looks so happy. I'm glad you got to capture the moment too. Great job to you and him!

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  11. Nice pictures, your father looks younger than his age. My father also served during the Korean War. If he were alive, he would be 92 years old.

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    1. We're contemporaries. My dad is 89 years old.

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  12. Your father looks great, much younger, and so happy. What a lovely post.

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  13. That smile is priceless !! How lovely that you did this for him. Your dad looks really good.

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