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ECBG · ‎01-08-2011

In my address book I have saved me possibly the only note my beautiful handsome dad ever wrote to me. I lost him through divorce when I was ten even though he was the functional parent. "A man couldn't possibly nurture children.". (He should have been a psychologist, really!). He was considered the "catch of the town" and he constantly taught me and led me to teach others.

I was back with him ninth grade through graduation from college.

In my sophmore year he sent me something I absolutely had to have with his only ever note: "Take this five dollars and buy a memo book". He could never, ever know that this note would still be with me today and so cherished. I found it again tonight and remembered......

blackhole99 · ‎08-22-2013

How lucky you are to have had a Dad who was so loving and sensitive to a young persons needs. My Dad was a nightmare, I fantasize to this day about growing up in a home with a great Dad.

GCR18 · ‎07-03-2013

My dad taught me how to do things around the house. My sister and I didn't learn to cook, but we are very handy with tools and have always been very independent. He passed in 2009.

NicksmomESQ · ‎08-19-2014

@ECBG Your posting sent chills up my spine.It reminded me of a note my Dad wrote to me on a cardboard bakery box about 40 years ago!! It was for my 16th birthday.He surprised me with a birthday cake & scribbled a message on the box for me.It said"Happy birthday to my little sugar.You will always be my little girl.I love you,Daddy".

I still have that piece of cardboard!! My Dad died 30 years ago.I will cherish it forever!! Thank you for sharing & for helping me to remember!!

freakygirl · ‎07-03-2014

i just sighed and stared after reading this post. it brought back many unhappy memories. i wish i had a dad who actually acted like one. if they only realized what a huge impact they make on their children's future...

JJ · ‎04-15-2010

My dad was the greatest human being I have ever known, or ever will know. He was truly amazing. He was the best dad. I absolutely adored him my entire life and I miss him every day. He gave me so many gifts, but the best was he taught me that I was okay to be just "me". Faults and all, I was still deserving of all of his love. My dad had an amazing ability to bring out the best qualities in everyone he encountered. I have truly never met another human like him in all my years. You couldn't find one person that knew him that didn't love him.

pggoody · ‎10-09-2010

I have a note my father wrote me after spending the afternoon at my apartment. I had left him snacks while my mother and I went shopping. He wrote me a sweet note and drew his signature little stickman and bird drawing. He died in 2001 . I laminated it and get it out every now and then . Love you Dad

sockmonkey · ‎06-26-2010

I'm so happy for you that you found your Dad's note!

I have to tell you about this amazing website I found. It started with a woman who had a note from her Dad that was very special to her - just like you! She figured out a way to take the actual words in his handwriting and engrave it into a necklace (or bracelet, ring, etc.).

My Dad passed away but, I still have lots of cards from him. I sent her a picture of a phrase, written by my Dad. She made it into a necklace that I wear all the time.

The website is d r e s s d with the usual before and after. The pieces are kind of expensive but, can't be any more special!

I'm not at all affiliated with her, I just wanted to share.

ECBG · ‎01-08-2011

@sockmonkey wrote:
I'm so happy for you that you found your Dad's note!

I have to tell you about this amazing website I found. It started with a woman who had a note from her Dad that was very special to her - just like you! She figured out a way to take the actual words in his handwriting and engrave it into a necklace (or bracelet, ring, etc.).

My Dad passed away but, I still have lots of cards from him. I sent her a picture of a phrase, written by my Dad. She made it into a necklace that I wear all the time.

The website is d r e s s d with the usual before and after. The pieces are kind of expensive but, can't be any more special!

I'm not at all affiliated with her, I just wanted to share.

@sockmonkeyThat's SO unique! Thanks!

Big Sister · ‎05-15-2010

For all of you who have that special something on which your father wrote, think about having it framed and placed on your wall. Don't keep it stored away.