Thursday, June 25, 2015

Six Word Fridays ~ Toast


There was a time, before you
knew me...or dreamed of me...
that life's journey swept you away.
You traveled far. You traveled well.
Eyes open, mind engaged - ever the
student, eager to learn and explore.
Georgia Tech, ROTC, Masters of Architecture,
the Air Force and work abroad...
all those things that came before 
there was a me, before us...
all those years that shaped the 
man who would become my father
are years that I now cherish.


And I cherish those years not
because they filled you with knowledge,
but because they taught you the
greatest lesson you've passed to me:
Never stop questioning. Never stop learning.
As a professor, as a mentor
and especially as a parent, you
passed on a heart to learn.
You passed on the heart of
the young man I see in
these gorgeous old, newly discovered, photographs.
The man I see here is 
the man I know. Though time
may have added a few wrinkles,
the humble eyes and broad smile
are unchanged. I see, in the
young man, the father I love -
ever and always eager to learn.

And so, daddio, here's to you!
I raise my glass and toast
the man who's shown me the
wisest of ways...the way of
the learner, the student of life.



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12 comments:

  1. What amazing photos of your dad! I couldn't come up with any of my dad when I looked earlier this week. Those capture not only him, but time and place.

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  2. Amazing tribute to your dad! Those photos are priceless.

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  3. What a handsome man your Father was. I love this post

    Mollyxxx

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  4. a beautiful tribute to a wonderful man!! you are a lucky girl, not everyone is blessed with such a wonderful man!!

    ps...a PERFECT word for me today!!!!

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  5. What a loving and wonderful tribute to your dad!

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  6. This was so beautiful! Your Dad is dashing in those old pictures! This is my first time visiting on Six Word Friday. I found it challenging and very fun.

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  7. Really great photos.

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  8. A very touching and loving tribute for your father. Your daddy is so handsome, and your opening photo with that view is so incredible.

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  9. Amazing photos! He's so handsome!!

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  10. Your father was a dashing young man indeed! And what a wonderful life he has led - to be able to share all the wonder and discoveries from his experiences in different lands and different cultures. Such a marvelous gift to impart. As always, such a lovely post Adrienne.

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  11. Handsome and accomplished fellow! Did not know he was a GA Tech guy! How awesome that is as I know fully well what a reputable school that is!

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