Decided to visit my dad's grave this morning

[stronglady]

I decided to visit my bio dad's grave,he passed away when I was 14 years and hit me very hard.He was only 40 years old when he passed,a fatal heart attack which he would not get checked out.We were close and have some of his things in memory of him.He was a mechanic at a Chrysler dealership,have his toolbox,work coat and an uniform of his he had left.I remember times we worked on things together and he knew I was daddy's girl.Went hunting together as well,taught me well shooting a gun and hit the target on the spot.It would of been his 65th birthday today and this is one reason I went.

 

[ladee]

That was a very healing thing you did for yourself.
Hope you do a lot of self care today.
Thank you for sharing with us.

 

[illusionist]

Keep those treasured memories....they will give you strength.

 

[Deleted member 38242]

I'm a daddies girl, and I understand. I will always love my Dad. I have been lucky enough to have him alive so far, but as I read this I'm reminded time is precious. Thank you for this post.

 

[stronglady]

I am keeping them.Mom did learn to move on and have a great step dad in my life.I can be stubborn at times and I did get this from my dad.I do have my dad's Mac and Snap On shirts.I still have a Snap On ratchet my dad bought me for my 13th birthday present.Mom and I came over to visit and he was in the Snap On tool truck.Let me pick out something and a regular 3/8 ratchet caught my eye.