So, this blog isn't about journaling but this photo is so bear with me. My father died 14 years ago this past November. We were very close and I miss him terribly. 13 years ago, I went to leave flowers on the anniversary of his death and all I could find was a Christmas cactus. A little thing with no flowers but I had to leave something so in early November, I left it at the cemetery. The cemetery is supposed to throw out the flowers and all decorations every week but six weeks later, when I went to visit at Christmas, I found this same Christmas cactus in full bloom. I think this was the last gift my father gave me and I still have it all these years later. It blooms every winter and reminds me of the love we will always share.
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Kimberly, what a touching memory and memento. I love what you did with the photo.
A very moving story, Kimberly. Sometimes I believe we do get gifts from beyond, I know I have received one.
Thank you for sharing that with us! It is very moving!
The photo is just stunning as well!
Beautiful photo! What a nice memory of your Dad! I lost my father 16 years ago and my stepfather almost 6 years ago and I still feel that empty place where they should be.
Kimberly - this post brought me to tears - had to read it several times - what a gift to have this tangible, evergreen reminder of your shared love.
How beautiful in every way, Kimberly. Thank you for sharing this story and wonderful photo.
This is beautiful Kimberly. I missed my dad too, he died June 1995, this is such a wonderful memory and very moving POTD! Kisses
wow Kimberly. This is an amazing photo, I love that you shared this story and memory of your dad.
I lost my Dad last year, so I can relate. The flower photo is such a metafor for the "living" love that you share, even after he has passed. Wonderful, touching...
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