Father's Day 2008

Story ID:	4060
Written by:	Gail Lee Martin (bio, contact, other stories)
Organization:	Kansas Authors Club
Story type:	Only Here
Location:	El Dorado Kansas USA
Year:	2008
Person:	Clyde Martin

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Posted 07/02/2008 01:50 by Sabina Benjamin Thomas | Reply

Dear dear Gail, I so loved the special way you've shared your family and Father's Day with us. Made me smile with tears in my eyes !! I thought the card said it all...the right tribute to an amazing Dad..
I loved the way you SAW the stars where the roses had been...it says a lot about the kind of person you are....and Shannon's gift...oh so incredible ! Brought to mind the amazing way the lily plant my brother Raj brought for our Mom from a college excursion just before his passing, offered her the loveliest blooms to honour her that day in June when she joined him after having fought the good fight and kept the faith. It has continued to do so every year since ! : )
Thanks for sharing.
- Sabina

Posted 07/02/2008 12:45 | Reply

Very moving. I had tears and a smile. All in all, it sounds like a wonderful Father's Day. BJ

Posted 07/02/2008 13:09 by Nancy J. Kopp | Reply

You've been blessed with a wonderful family, Gail. But I kind of think you had a lot to do with the kind of people they are.
Nancy

Posted 07/03/2008 09:58 by Carol J Garriott | Reply

Thanks so much for your story, Gail, I felt I was right there with you guys. A special day, and yes, such special children you and Clyde have. Carol

Posted 07/05/2008 22:05 by Susan Hammett Poole | Reply

Another perfectly delightful down-home story from your heart...the love in your family can be felt as one reads. Thank you, Gail, for sharing.

Posted 07/08/2008 12:45 by Gail Lee Martin | Reply

Thanks everybody for your encouraging comments, I treasure them. Gail

Posted 07/18/2008 01:52 | Reply

Hi Gail,
What an endearing Father's Day remembrance! I'm sorry it took me a while to get around to reading it (a month after the holiday), but now that I have, I shall re-read it to enjoy the photos as well as the content again this time. Your Clyde must be quite special, for his children to adore him so much.
Keep up the wonderful writings about everyday events that help to make up he fabric of family life.
Blessingss,
Sandi in FL.