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Tuesday, June 23, 2015

My (favorite) Dad.

...I'm going rogue for Ten on Tuesday today. Carole asked us to share our ten favorite TV dads; while I was struggling to come up with even one or two (BJ from M*A*S*H?, Sandy from the O.C.?) from the make-believe world, I had no trouble thinking up ten plus reasons my dad is my favorite. And I'm very fortunate that he's still around to read this post!  So I'm going to consider this a belated Father's Day card* to my dad (who is, in the best Southern way...Daddy).

If you've been reading my blog for any length of time, you probably know my mom was great with photos - not only taking them :-), but also writing on their backsides "who/when/where" and ultimately putting them into albums. There are multiple pages of photos that include me and my dad at the beginning of my album, but these are are the first two that show both of our faces for the camera:
Roy & Mary. one week old (puts this at about Thanksgiving, 1962)
Roy & Mary. six weeks (I'm thinking this is the week between Christmas and New Years)
Oh my, right?!

and because I know my mom will read this too and I was struck by the total 1962-ness of this photo (not to mention my mom's figure...5-1/2 weeks after giving birth!?!), I had to share it, too.
Polly, Roy, Mary. 5-1/2 weeks. Christmas. Grove Hill.
In any event - I had fun looking through the photos...and documenting just a few of the reasons my dad is my favorite. He's kind, generous, polite, smart, intelligent, willing, able, diligent, loving, committed, loyal, faithful, witty, funny, athletic, determined, strong, has integrity (what's the adjective for that?) and he has a wonderful smile!

Thank you, Carole, for prompting this belated Father's Day wish... (if you haven't joined the Ten on Tuesday fun, click here.)

*I really did send a card (and he told me he enjoyed it) and we had a lovely long talk on Sunday about all sorts of things including To Kill a Mockingbird (which I'd just finished re-reading), the Queen of England (because I was reading her biography), the recent shootings in Charleston, and how much we both enjoyed Katie's wedding (Katie and I attended a wedding Saturday night that recalled all kinds of memories). I shared this photo on Instagram - I'd shared it here the Father's Day after the wedding - it's crazy to think of all that happened in the 50 years between this photo and ones above! xoxo Daddy, I love you!
with Daddy, at Katie's wedding. (photo credit to Sara - with many many thanks!)

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10 Comments:

Blogger Kym said...

What a lovely, lovely tribute to your Dad, Mary! Just beautiful. :-)

Tuesday, 23 June, 2015  
Blogger Sue said...

Just love this, Mary. So great that you can still dance with your Dad!! Must get into my Dad's slide collection when I visit them next time! :)

Tuesday, 23 June, 2015  
Blogger Bonny said...

From all of your glowing adjectives and loving photos, it's clear that your your Dad leaves TV dads in the dust! I'm so glad you wrote this loving tribute, and I bet he is also!

Wednesday, 24 June, 2015  
Blogger Carole said...

This is a great spin on this week's topic. You are fortunate to have a dad who loves and cares for you so deeply. I love that photo of the 3 of you from 1962. Your mom's outfit - right down to the shoes - is perfect!

Wednesday, 24 June, 2015  
Blogger Lydia said...

Oh what a lovely tribute for Father's Day, and I'll add he's the best father in law too!!

Wednesday, 24 June, 2015  
Blogger margene said...

This is a wonderful tribute to your father! Thank you for sharing your family memories. The joy in your voice comes through as you tell how much you love your dad and what a great man he is.

Wednesday, 24 June, 2015  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

What a wonderful and loving post, Mary! Great photos all, but the one of you and your Daddy dancing is my favorite.

(I called my daddy, 'Daddy' as well.)

Melody

Wednesday, 24 June, 2015  
Blogger Honoré said...

Thanks for sharing this tribute to your dad! So wonderrfulto know he has also read it.Priceless. Savor these times.
Cheers~

Wednesday, 24 June, 2015  
Blogger dbshade said...

Very touching, Mary.

Thursday, 25 June, 2015  
Blogger Vicki Knitorious said...

Sweet post!

Friday, 26 June, 2015  

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