Wednesday, 15 June 2011

Jollyjillys .... Daddy

Dad is a special word and one I miss being able to say to my own Dad. Today over at the Sticky fingers I saw the Gallery and its theme "Dads".
I really wanted to use a picture of my children with their dad, but as normal I could not find it lol.
So I picked this picture of me and my dad, a long time ago!
My dad was very hard working and only got one and half days off a week. We did not have a very close relationship because of that, but I still loved him.
His big joy was the sun! he loved to be somewhere hot and warm.
Once a year we always went to Spain on holiday, which must have taken a lot for my parents to save up for.
This is me and my dad on the beach in Spain, with him sunbathing just as he loved!


Sadly he passed away 12 years ago so I do miss him. We never really appreciate what our parents do for us until they are not around anymore! I always wish I could have been with him more and made an effort as I got older.


So enjoy your dad and tell him you love him all the time!


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16 comments :

  1. PippaD15 June 2011 at 09:53

    What a lovely photo, and just because I can here have a hug. :)

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  2. jollyjillys15 June 2011 at 10:10

    thank you pippa hugs back :)))

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  3. Emma@christmascupboard15 June 2011 at 10:28

    Awwww Lovely Grandad...Wish him & Nan were still around. Lots of Hugs to you Jill, Luv ya xxx

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  4. Spanish Pinay15 June 2011 at 11:27

    aw, you look so adorable in the picture! I love that sweet, sweet smile :)

    Spanish Pinay

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  5. Trish15 June 2011 at 11:28

    I have photos like that of us in Spain in the late 60s/70s!
    My dad died this year and so this is my first father's day without him. No-one can quite prepare you for them not being there.

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  6. About JollyJilly15 June 2011 at 11:34

    Ah sorry to hear about the loss of your dad trish hugs
    Love you too em
    Thanks for all the great comments x

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  7. Unknown15 June 2011 at 12:26

    its is a gorgeous photo. You look so proud of him! x

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  8. multiplemummy15 June 2011 at 13:15

    My Dad lives in the Philippines - i do love and miss him too, we only see each other once a year and he is missing the grandchildren growing up.

    A lovely post. x

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  9. About JollyJilly15 June 2011 at 14:13

    Thanks I do miss him so even if you only see him once a year enjoy what time you can.

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  10. Eat To Live15 June 2011 at 18:58

    I miss my Dad too.... you are right, we don't know what we've got till its gone.

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  11. mumsarcade15 June 2011 at 22:02

    Now there is some very good advice
    I now live with my 83 year old Dad and hope that will make a huge difference when I face the inevitable. I talk of him today at http://celebratingmums.wordpress.com

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  12. Dianne x15 June 2011 at 22:21

    Love the picture, you look like you were having a lovely day x Big hug to you at this time xx

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  13. About JollyJilly15 June 2011 at 22:42

    Thanks dianne we always had fun always spent my birthday in Spain lol

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  14. Andie16 June 2011 at 06:18

    What wonderful memories you must have made there!
    I just lost my dad two months ago, and I never could have imagined how much it would hurt. I hate those moments where I have the thought to pick up the phone to dial, but he's not there. Not looking forward to this first father's day without him. Thanks for sharing a bit of your dad's memory with us.

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  15. Jen Price17 June 2011 at 17:09

    Sweet photo of you and your dad! The beach in Spain sounds fabulous.

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  16. About JollyJilly17 June 2011 at 23:17

    Sorry for your loss andie I know how you feel. I lost my dad the day after fathers day and my mum on mothers day!! It gets better .. Promise xx

    Thanks for all comments xx

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