That is an awesome tribute to him, Breanne. I'm sure he misses being here with you all too. And you sure look a lot like Mara in that picture. I only talked to your dad a couple times before he passed away but he was always very kind. I wish we could have known him better.
you got me all teary eyed you guys are so lucky to have had such a great dad and i am so glad that u are sealed as a family and will be able to be with him again some day :)
I am glad I got to learn a little bit more about your dad. I don't think I got the pleasure of meeting him, but I have been part of the tribute to him whenever we watch a movie at your house. We always turn it way up at the beginning to check out the awesome sound system.
I never even knew your dad had passed away. I can't remember if I ever met him, but I was always impressed with the stories you'd tell me about your parents and their love for each other and their family. My thoughts are with you and your family today.
Very beautiful! I think it helps get through the hard days to sit and remember all those good times. I hope this day was a good one for you and your family.
March 13, 2008 at 5:26 PM
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Brooke told me about your tribute. She also warned me about crying but that didn't help me. We miss John too. Maurine
I love, love, love the picture of you and your dad!! That says it all. We love you guys!
March 25, 2008 at 5:08 PM
I Miss My Dad. [Image] I have been thinking about this day and dreading it. I can't help that it comes around every year. It has been 5 years since my dad died. I get so emotional when I think about him lately. It is harder this year, because it is 5 years, if that makes any sense. And it's also the same day of the week that he actually died. It has been hard, thinking about what I want to say, and to convey my thoughts in an orderly manner. But with emotions involved, my thoughts are sporadic. But these are the things that I miss...
I miss his smile, no matter what, he could always make me smile with him, even if I was having a bad day. He could always make me happyI miss his hugs, he always made me feel safe I miss his sense of humor. It was definitely one of a kind I miss his enthusiasm. He would do things whole heartedly, like fly fishing and tieing flies, or his garden train, or any household repair. I miss his love for Halloween :) Our house would be the coolest house on the street for Halloween and kids would love to come and see what was new. I miss his love for music. He loved Celine Dion and Gloria Estefan and would just listen to them with the volume up all the way :) I miss his love for good movies. After I got married he converted the family room in the basement into a home theater. There are movie posters and seating for the whole family. He was so proud of his work that he would show it off to anyone who came over. He would show certain clips from his favorite movies to show off the sound system :) If we watched a movie with him, we would have to be silent. He would shush us if we talked :) I miss his love for my mom. When he looked at her, you knew he was in love and would do anything to make her happy. I miss that he isn't here to be a Grandpa. My nephew Max was 6 months old when he died, and I was pregnant with Xander. That has always been a hard thing for me. I wanted my children to know him, because his dad died when I was about Mara's age, so I don't have any memories of my grandpa. I miss the way he ate M&M's :) He would take a handful and shake them around in his hand then pop a few in his mouth until they were all gone I miss the way he would always support us kids. Even when he didn't agree with what we were doing all the time, he still showed his love for us. I miss the little games we would play, namely he would say "Guess what?" Then I would say "What?" And he would respond with "I love you!". I came to find out that he only really did this with me, and in turn I have started to do it with my kids :)
I'm sure there are more things that I miss about him, but I can't think of them right now. He was such a great man, and a wonderful example to me.
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Close this window Jump to comment formThat is an awesome tribute to him, Breanne. I'm sure he misses being here with you all too. And you sure look a lot like Mara in that picture. I only talked to your dad a couple times before he passed away but he was always very kind. I wish we could have known him better.
March 10, 2008 at 1:46 PM
I'm leaving a comment :)
March 10, 2008 at 4:31 PM
that was so cute Bree. I was going to do a lil tribute too...well, i'm still going to.
we love Papa John!!!!!
March 10, 2008 at 10:09 PM
You are so cute and I love you lots!!!
Mom
March 10, 2008 at 10:25 PM
you got me all teary eyed you guys are so lucky to have had such a great dad and i am so glad that u are sealed as a family and will be able to be with him again some day :)
March 11, 2008 at 8:55 AM
That was a lovely tribute to your dad. Also I am looking forward to all those joys.
March 11, 2008 at 3:03 PM
Breanne...I am quite certain that your dad was up in heaven with all the grandkids. He knew them even before you did. : )
This was a nice entry, I hope it can bring you some peace and comfort.
March 12, 2008 at 12:17 AM
I am glad I got to learn a little bit more about your dad. I don't think I got the pleasure of meeting him, but I have been part of the tribute to him whenever we watch a movie at your house. We always turn it way up at the beginning to check out the awesome sound system.
March 12, 2008 at 1:21 PM
I never even knew your dad had passed away. I can't remember if I ever met him, but I was always impressed with the stories you'd tell me about your parents and their love for each other and their family. My thoughts are with you and your family today.
March 13, 2008 at 5:50 AM
Very beautiful! I think it helps get through the hard days to sit and remember all those good times. I hope this day was a good one for you and your family.
March 13, 2008 at 5:26 PM
Brooke told me about your tribute. She also warned me about crying but that didn't help me. We miss John too.
Maurine
March 19, 2008 at 3:31 PM
I love, love, love the picture of you and your dad!! That says it all. We love you guys!
March 25, 2008 at 5:08 PM