sarah's Arty Dreams

Today is Father's Day! I don't have my father, 1996, but I wanted to wish everyone that is like a father to me. I am very stubborn at accepting a father figure, but there are men that I look up to and listen to advice. I have a really understanding stepfather and he deserves to know that he is special on this day....

I remember my father when I was a child, he was very loving and attentive. At times he pushed us kids maybe a little too hard. He was always gently urging us to become independent and 'out of the nest'. I remember him as being loud and quiet at the same time. He was a chain smoker of Newport and most any other menthol cigarette. He enjoyed his television shows and for the most part was a workaholic. Dad would take us to amusement parks and never depended on welfare to take care of his 4 kids. Although we moved many times, he did what he could to keep us happy and fed.

Life was difficult at times with my father, but he taught us many important lessons on life. I will never forget my Italian father.... I remember looking up to daddy and feeling the comfort of his hugs.

Dad I know that you are not here, but I want you to know that I love you and miss you. I wish that you could have known your granddaughters, as I know them. In person. But, if you are up there in heaven I know that you see them in a different light. Since there is no anger in heaven....you only see them as the angels that they can be. I love you daddy.

-Sarah