Can't believe yet another week has passed. Glad I had some time this afternoon to join in today's Free 4 All challenge.
For the F4A challenge, we were asked to make a masculine valentine. What spoke to my heart today was making a valentine for my dad. No, my dad is no longer with me, but he's been on my heart lately, so I decided to make him a card to be tucked into the weathered pages of our family bible. I lost my dad when I was young, so using a childlike image seemed fitting. Whenever I'm able to visit his grave site in NY, I still see him as being young and vibrant and myself being a young girl.
TFL. Have a great weekend everyone.
Date: Friday, February 5, 2016 GMT Views: 1001
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Registered: January 26, 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 79309
Fri, Feb 05, 2016 @ 1:08 PM
Anne,
So sweet of you to remember your dad this Valentine's Day! Love the little girl on the card! So fitting for the story of your young life and the loss of your dad! Hugs!!
Registered: July 9, 2008 Location: Stars Fell on Alabama Posts: 75072
Fri, Feb 05, 2016 @ 1:11 PM
Precious, Anne. I love the little girl and that big heart of love. Your story brought tears to my eyes.
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Registered: November 25, 2007 Location: Rudolph, WI Posts: 14498
Fri, Feb 05, 2016 @ 1:15 PM
Anne, thanks for sharing your precious memories of your dad! Mine has been gone for 25 years and still remember, especially our last project together! Your little child image is perfect for a man with a BIG heart! tfs
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Fri, Feb 05, 2016 @ 1:59 PM
Oh, Anne! What a most precious card to remember your dad! I agree that this brings tears to my eyes as you remember him when he was young and vibrant and you as his little girl! And he would love to see the wonderful, caring, and very loving (and encouraging) woman you became - one we all love here! This precious little Sugar Nellie is perfectly colored, and standing next to that large, gold heart is so very touching. I love it (and you, sweet friend!). Hugs!
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Registered: December 4, 2009 Location: Southern Utah's Dixie Posts: 20577
Fri, Feb 05, 2016 @ 2:24 PM
Anne, I suspect your Dad is smiling down on you even more so today. What a beautiful tribute to him, one in which your love shows through! I love that you will be adding this beautiful tribute of your Dad to the family bible, it should be shared with the family.
Registered: March 28, 2011 Location: Novi, Michigan Posts: 11835
Fri, Feb 05, 2016 @ 2:49 PM
A precious Valentine card to remember your dad. Such a touching story; and it brought tears to my eyes. Your card is a loving tribute to your dad - I love it!
Registered: March 5, 2007 Location: Coatesville, Pennsylvania Posts: 44992
Fri, Feb 05, 2016 @ 3:52 PM
What a perfect image to go on your special card for your dad. The little girl is just so appropriate. Your card and story really touched my heart.....wish I could hug you!
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