Daddy with my older sisters Marlene and Myrna.
Daddy I wish you were still around. I could have certainly used your help a few times since you have been gone. Today is Father's Day and yes it is a day to think back on your influence in my life. But the truth is, I think of you often. See Daddy I am still here, living on your land. I tore your barn down, sorry, but I needed to change my life and this place seemed like the best place to start again.
Like you Daddy, I feel connected to this property. It is a part of who I am. I know that you came here as a child after losing both of your parents and then you spent the rest of your life living on this land and working hard to raise your own children. Sometimes I go up on the hill and can imagine you ploughing the potato field with your old tractor. I see the tall trees and smile because I know that they were here when you walked this place. Sometimes I have a tear because the missing you never goes away.
I am lucky Daddy because I get to work the land that was once yours. The thing is, I loved growing up on your farm and you taught me to respect all living things. As a little girl, I followed you to the barn and watched you work. No wonder I am out on a beautiful day like today, planting carrots. You taught me well.
I have to get back to my garden Daddy because I have so much yet to do. I wish your were here to help me because looking after this place is a lot of work but you know already that. Before I go, I just want you to know that I always thought you were the most handsome, kindest, strongest and wisest man I ever knew.
Love,
Mary
Like you Daddy, I feel connected to this property. It is a part of who I am. I know that you came here as a child after losing both of your parents and then you spent the rest of your life living on this land and working hard to raise your own children. Sometimes I go up on the hill and can imagine you ploughing the potato field with your old tractor. I see the tall trees and smile because I know that they were here when you walked this place. Sometimes I have a tear because the missing you never goes away.
I am lucky Daddy because I get to work the land that was once yours. The thing is, I loved growing up on your farm and you taught me to respect all living things. As a little girl, I followed you to the barn and watched you work. No wonder I am out on a beautiful day like today, planting carrots. You taught me well.
I have to get back to my garden Daddy because I have so much yet to do. I wish your were here to help me because looking after this place is a lot of work but you know already that. Before I go, I just want you to know that I always thought you were the most handsome, kindest, strongest and wisest man I ever knew.
Love,
Mary
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