I have so many great memories of my Dad. Were you close to your Dad?

My Dad passed away on March 17, 2005. Dad’s are an important part of any child’s life. I was blessed to have my Dad here on this earth for most of my life. I was 48 when he passed.

The things I remember the most when I think about my Dad was being a little girl. My Dad seemed so big back then. I remember the times before my brothers were born the most. Probably because my Dad wanted boys more than anything. My 2 older sisters and I were born before my brothers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My Dad was really great with us girls when we were young. My Mom used to work nights at the bank so Dad would get us ready for bed each night. It was a fun time for us because he would put the 3 of us in the tub with bubbles. And then he would have us singing songs as we washed.

My favorite song that we used to sing was I’ve been “Working On the Railroad.” Every time I think of that song I picture me and my sisters playing in the bathtub and singing. My Dad singing right along with us.

I thought I would share the song with you since it is such a great memory for me.

I chose this version because it has the words so you can sing along. I hope you have fun!

When my kids were small I used to sing this with them when they were in the bathtub too. I don’t know if they remember it but it’s something that is special to me.

The best part of the bath after the singing was that my Dad would have us one by one stand up on the edge of the bathtub and he’d open up the towel and we would jump into his arms and he would rap us up in the towel. I loved jumping into his arms. He was so strong. My Dad was my hero. I loved him so much.

After we were all dressed in our pajamas Dad would get the Ritz crackers and peanut butter and make us a snack with a glass of milk before bed. Then he would tuck us in.

I don’t remember much of my Dad after my brothers were born. I think my parents got different working hours and things changed so my Dad wasn’t home in the evening or something. But the bath times were the most special times for me.

St Patrick’s Day 2005

I can’t believe that it’s been 10 years since my Dad passed away. 

It’s kind of ironic that he passed away on St Patrick’s Day. My Dad was Irish.

He had the funniest sense of humor.  I think he passed away on St Patrick’s Day on purpose just so we would have a toast to him every year.

Every year my husband and I have a toast to him. We have done it every year since his 1 year anniversary. I don’t usually drink but I do have one drink on that day every year.

Memories of my Dad – Another Childhood Memory

My Dad used to be a member of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV). The meeting place was near our house. It was a bar and pool hall from what I remember.

Dad used to go there often to hang out. He used to take us there with him at times.

That’s where I learned how to play pool. Dad used to play pool all the time so he would teach me how to hold the pool stick and how to position my stick on my other hand so I could hit the ball.

I learned a lot about playing pool from my Dad when I was young.

The funny thing is the night I met my husband Richard we played a game of pool…

I beat him! We haven’t played since…lol

We’ve been married 31 years!

I credit my Dad for beating Richard that night.

I have many memories of my Dad some really great ones.

Some not so great ones too.

But the one thing I want to say about my Dad was he loved his family.

It wasn’t a perfect family. We had our problems as all families do.

But my Dad always wanted the best for us kids. He always wanted us to give it our best try.

One thing my Dad always used to say was “I Hate Mediocrity.”

He would get so aggravated when someone didn’t want to try.

I think that’s why I never give up on things.

It’s engrained into me to keep trying.

To never give up. No matter what the obstacles.

Don’t be mediocre. Strive to be the best you can be.

There were 6 kids in our family and my parents always found a way to provide for us. There was always food on the table because of the sacrifices of my Dad and my Mom.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you are going through a rough times, there is hope. You just have to have the mindset that you will do what ever it takes to change your situation.

 

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Deirdre Powell (Dee)

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