Remembering My Dad

His parents called him son,
My mom called him Herman (his middle name)
Our children called him Pappy
But he was my dad - a mentor, confidant, encourager, jokester, friend, lover of life, and loved me unconditionally. He was also an artist, and in 1995 my Father's Day gift to him was for the two of us to take a painting class together - one of those classes where everyone paints the same thing but they all come out looking different (his on the left - mine on the right). This was the last painting my dad painted and I treasure these two from the class we took together. He ascended to heaven in 1998 and I miss him - but he left a wonderful legacy from a life filled with love.
SOOC

[Kerri]

These are beautiful! Great way to honor him!

[Paul Myers]

You really should frame those two. What a wonderful remembrance to be able to see those every day as you walk through your house.

[MamaBec]

@webfoot. No, they are not framed - but should be - however they are hanging in our guest room as shown (just not on a slant).

[Constance Brinkley]

What a great gift and legacy of love to have in your home. Such a lovely tribute to him on fathers day. I know he is looking down with a big smile of approval!

[Rachel B.]

I love these pictures especially since you both worked side by side painting them and they are so unique. Great job!

[marianne bourland]

crying. love this! What a beautiful way to honor Pappy!! Love your words, the paintings and the legacy he's built into my husband!