My daughter and I spent the day with dad yesterday. Particularly poignant given the condition of his health at the moment. Whilst there, Mhairi spent some time in his office, looking through some of his old family slides. She found a few goodies and this was one of them - taken with her i-phone, holding the slide up to the light. I then cropped it and converted it to black and white.
I was 6 years old in this photo, and we were living in Braemar at the time. Dad was heavily involved in Mountain Rescue and this was me trying on his walking gear for size! I could never fill his boots. Not now, not then.
Ah what great memories. My dad has severe Parkinsonism now and is frustrated by limited mobility. And now of course we can’t visit again....luckily he’s a lover of FaceTime.
Such a poignant photo Issi....your words too are a testimony to your dad & his helping rescue life in Braemar. I can tell it’s you ....you can fill those boots now though! Your everyday attire! It must have been a very emotional time this Christmas & all together round the table. That’s the trouble with getting old, you never know when it’s your last! Fave.
@happypat Yes it's been an exhausting and very emotional couple of months. More to come, I'm afraid. Trying just to take one day at a time. It was lovely having the kids home, and I was happy that they could spend some time with dad. They both found it difficult to leave him though.
Issi, this is so special. I'm very sorry to hear that things are challenging for your Dad though. That's concerning. You will be in my thoughts an extra measure as you care for your precious father.
This is so adorable! I'm so sorry to hear your father is not doing well. I know you are treasuring every moment. When you have a special dad it's very hard. Looks like you've had a special relationship with him throughout your whole life. That truly is precious.
January 8th, 2021
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What a treasure to keep.