Words from the Past

My sister forwarded an e-mail to me this past week. It contained some wonderful words from my father. I think she must have found it when she was cleaning out her files. It was all the way from back from December 2007, not long after my sister had given birth to her boy in September. I read it and I felt so touched. I want to share some of his words.

"Always tuck away in your heart a place to store the precious memories life can bring. You have started a new chapter in your life. Because of your little boy, you will see things new and fresh though his eyes. The falling leaves, the dancing snow, the butterfly in Spring and the call of the wind in the trees. “Take a picture in your mind” I would always say. Now you know why. Because when the winds of life tear us and buffet us, we hold onto those things that bring us joy, bring us comfort. Those early memories of your childhood are special to me as well. Never forget that I love you. "