I pray these boys know how special their daddy is. He is all things good, all things love, all things real (even when it isn’t popular). He does the hard work, he does the protecting, he does the spiritual leading, he does nurturing and he even does the domestic. He loves us so well. Joey Winn is all the things. I’m so thankful for him.
I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting today, the first Father’s Day without my dad. In the last 3 months there have been many times where I would have texted him to share a funny kid story, called him to discuss mom’s health, shared recipes, life and stories and laughs about my nieces and nephew. There probably would have been some anxiety in my part thrown in. Father’s Day has never been easy for me in regards to my dad. He loved @snickle the best he knew how even though mental illness had a grip on him. He was proud of us and our husbands and our kids. He loved our mom just shy of 41 years. Today I am celebrating the highs and forgiving the lows. There is much hurt and healing to feel still from his lowest low that came on 3.14. I will never understand why he chose to leave this life, but I believe deep down he loved us and pray he knows he was loved despite his flaws.
I want to remember these photos of some of our last times together. I want to remember theses dates before they fade from my mind.
2.7.17 last major fight
April 2017 last conversation about forgivenesses and the road to rebuilding
7.7.17 last shake with him at his favorite malt shop
7.8.17 last time to enjoy the peach festival with him - despite no smile he loved this!
8.5.17 last family photo with him and my family at my cousins wedding
12.15.17 last meal with him. Naturally in n out
2.20.18 last phone conversation
2.26.18 last time (and probably 8th time) he asked for my rib recipe (his favorite)
3.3.18 last text (a simple happy Saturday)
3.14.18 his last breath
3.19.18 our final goodbye on this earth
As I remember these most fresh memories of my dad I pray that we all take advantage of the relationships we have with one another. Send that text, make that call, write the note, ask for forgiveness, accept forgiveness, express your love, hug, kiss, play, laugh, dance, share food together!! Enjoy who has been given to you to live this life with.
Much love.
That is SO cute! It almost makes me want to get a dog….almost. :)He’s is really talking, huh! He is so precious!
Sweet!!
Jaxon is really good with him! They both are adorable!
That’s sweet. There’s nothing like the relationship between a boy and his dog. We love our dog!JB
Puppies are so much fun! I loved that video!
Brrley is such a great name – I want a puppy now!
that is totally adorable.. he looks like he is having so much fun!!
I LOVE THE VIEDO, JAXON AND BARLEY ARE SO CUTE. THIS HAS MY DAY!LOVE YOU ALL,MAW-MAW
Too cute!!!
OMG! We are SO going to Target tonight to look. Thanks for the heads up! PS I hate that there is not a place to just message people.
Sooo cute! Miss you girl!
AWW!! That video is so cute.
sooooooooooooooo cute! I posted finallY! ahhah it was short though!! Love you!!! Happy Valentines day!
Awwww !! Love the video. Adorable! Looks like Jax is in love with Barley!