My dad was a great typist too, and he got sanctioned to a desk during WW2. I think he was fine with not being on the front lines. He had a gentle spirit.
I love this insight into your father. We girls that have wonderful fathers are so blessed.
I am thankful for mine, and I can tell you are thankful for yours. Present tense emphasized even though my daddy has been dead for 31 years.
Memories matter. They hold them here in our hearts.
LOVE: "my dad dreamed a better life for us than he had growing up, and he worked hard to make that dream come true." Also love the reference to the Tenement Museum--it's one of the best I've ever been to and for those who have, it paints a vivid picture of your dad's upbringing.
"Joy in his eyes," indeed! A beautiful tribute to a beautiful man! What a unique and special soul who radiated kindness to his core! And how incredible is the child, (you), who can truly appreciate their father's gifts! Sharing a bed with three brothers. Becoming the only college graduate in his family. Finding magic in a half-sour pickle. What delicious details, Ilene! Thank you for sharing!
You have described well a beautiful man!
Thank you so much. He truly was and I’m grateful I got to share him in this way.
Such a sweet remembering! I love that an accountant's story is being told during tax season. 😊
He would be particularly thrilled about that!
I hadn’t thought of that ❤️❤️❤️
So touching! He sounds like an amazing Dad. I live the details… singing and the half sour pickle. 🙏🏼
Thank you so much! He truly was an amazing dad. I’m grateful I got to share him in this way.
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My dad was a great typist too, and he got sanctioned to a desk during WW2. I think he was fine with not being on the front lines. He had a gentle spirit.
I love this insight into your father. We girls that have wonderful fathers are so blessed.
I am thankful for mine, and I can tell you are thankful for yours. Present tense emphasized even though my daddy has been dead for 31 years.
Memories matter. They hold them here in our hearts.
Thank you for writing.
Thank you so much for reading this and for your kind words. It truly means the world to me to get to share him in this way.
Love this 💓
Beautiful: “We girls that have wonderful fathers are so blessed.”
We truly are! Thank you so much for reading it.
I'm in awe of people like your Dad. Thank you for sharing him.
Thank you so much for reading this and for your kind words. I know he would be thrilled that people feel this way. Thank you.
If only there were more of them 💓
The last line in particular struck a chord with me - what a great way to phrase this!
Thank you so much. I so appreciate you reading it.
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So special, love this Ilene 🥰
Thank you so much, Pat. That means the world.
Thank you for reading 💓
A lovely tribute.
Thank you so much for reading it. I truly appreciate it.
Thank you for reading 💓
So sweet! You made me cry. Thank you for sharing your very special dad!
Thank you so much! It means everything to get to share him in this way.
Same 💓
Beautiful story of your dad and his life well lived. The photo of the two of you looks like father/daughter love in its highest form.
Yes! Beautifully said ❤️
Thank you so much!
This is so beautiful! And I had no idea it was about your dad til I got to that photo at the end.
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Thank you so much, Stephanie, especially for tell me about The Keepthings and Deborah. So grateful to get to share my dad in this way.
LOVE: "my dad dreamed a better life for us than he had growing up, and he worked hard to make that dream come true." Also love the reference to the Tenement Museum--it's one of the best I've ever been to and for those who have, it paints a vivid picture of your dad's upbringing.
Oh Dad! That sums it up for me. Beautiful tribute ❤️.
Thank you so much for reading it and letting me know. I so appreciate it.
"Joy in his eyes," indeed! A beautiful tribute to a beautiful man! What a unique and special soul who radiated kindness to his core! And how incredible is the child, (you), who can truly appreciate their father's gifts! Sharing a bed with three brothers. Becoming the only college graduate in his family. Finding magic in a half-sour pickle. What delicious details, Ilene! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much for reading it and for your beautiful, kind words! So grateful for you!
Ilene, another beautiful piece from a wonderful storyteller! You have inspired me over the years with your music AND your heartfelt writing.
Thank you thank you!❤️
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