Thursday, June 13, 2013

A Father's Day Card

I made a Father's Day card this year for my dad.
You can learn how I made those shiny copper stripes by visiting The Crafty Power Blog, where you will find this card and a video tutorial.  Click HERE to check it out.

I have the most wonderful Dad....
....who is also the best grandfather ever.



He was always playful...

...telling jokes...

...gentle and generous.

Now at the age of 88, he suffers from the late stages of Alzheimers. 

 He has forgotten almost everything, but I refuse to forget the happy memories he has given us.
Happy Father's Day, Dad.  I love you.

21 comments:

  1. (((HUGS))) Kelly. This is such a beautiful tribute, I'm seriously tearing up. Thank you for sharing something so beautiful and special.

    I'm off to see how you made those copper strips :)

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  2. Kelly, once again my friend you have touched us all with your amazing story telling and heartfelt sharing. May the memories of all the happy times provide you with the warm embrace that your dad is no longer able to give.

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  3. Bless you, for being able to walk alongside your Dad, to comfort him and love him through this very difficult disease. And now I need to search for a tissue.

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  4. It's hard not to be teary eyed reading this! You know he and your mom have to be really remarkable people to have a daughter who honors them like you do. Great card, and you know how much I adore that layout!

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  5. Oh you put tears in my eyes!! What a beautiful tribute to your Dad, Kelly <3 LOVE your layout and how you "fragmented" the photo - so symbolic and cool at the same time! You do beautiful work :-)

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  6. Kelly, you're so lucky to have such wonderful memories, I'm so sorry your daddy is sick. hang on to the treasures of the past. Love your layout and card, such great tributes to your dad.

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  7. aww this is just so touching and heart warming :) love your work always

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  8. This post needed a warning: please keep box of tissues handy....Beautiful, moving post. I love all the photos. Great tribute to your Dad. I'm so sorry about his illness. Hugs!

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  9. such a beautiful tribute to your dear Dad Kelly... I was doing ok with holding back the tears till I saw that last photo of you and your dad. BIG HUGS! xo

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  10. beautiful card and beautiful photos and post!! Love the LO too!!

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  11. Hugs for you, lovely momento and photos, wonderful tribute :)

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  12. Fabulous card and page!! Thanks for sharing your dear memories of your amazing father!! ~ Blessings, Tracey

    http://gracescraps.blogspot.com/

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  13. Hugs Kelly! The most important thing is to cherish the fond memories. Beautiful card, and the picture of yourself and your dad is beyond sweet!!

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  14. What a beautiful layout and such a tribute to your father. I am so sorry to hear that he is not well, life can be so cruel at times. I lost my Dad when he was only 55 but I still have so many fond memories to hold close to my heart. I just stopped in to tell you I had a blast at the class last night and it was a honor to meet you. Take care and have a great weekend.

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  15. What an incredible moving tribute to your Dad.

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  16. Oh, you so made me cry! Miss my Daddy so much!

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  17. Your story and layout brings tears to my eyes! Sorry he has
    been living with Alzheimer's,....seems to be in almost every family now!
    So glad you can still stay positive and remember the life that you had with
    him prior to this stage in his life! :)

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  18. Oh,Kelly-this is so amazing. I have worked in geriatrics for over 15 years and Alzheimer's is such a terrible thief. Your layout is truly beautiful and so perfectly captures the emotional whallop you are facing. Just beautiful! Now pass the tissues!

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  19. Very special to see a glimpse into your life. Was a incredibly touching post!

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  20. Oh my goodness Kelly. You might have put a disclaimer at the top of your post warning of possible tears. I'm at work and just read your journaling.....I'm bawling here......seriously! This is wonderful! Just wonderful!!

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  21. oh my... Here I was enjoying your story and then bam! I love your page, what a tribute and honor to this wonderful man. A touching and an emotional piece... thank you for sharing this wonderful man with us.

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