At this time of year I can't help thinking about my dad, and how much he loved Christmas, so I hope you don't mind me sharing my thoughts.
Dear Dad,
Well 43 years have gone by. DS1 was 2 and DD was 5 months' DS 2 wasn't even born, when you died. I have only one regret in my life and that is that they never got to know you. You would have been an amazing Grandad and it makes me so sad that you never got that opportunity.
DH and I have tried to live our life by following your example. You know what Dad, you would be so proud of those kids and their partners. They work so hard, to make their marriages work, they play with their kids just like you did with us. They spend so much time with them and every time I look at them I see you in them. Even my SIL, who never knew you, is the most amazing Father and has so many of your ways. He can tell a stories And jokes for hours on end, just like you did. I guess that, like me DD, married a man just like you.
Now your generosity of spirit is living on through your Great Grandson. I see him with his stepson, playing with him reading with him teaching to be kind and caring. I have even seen him teach him to cheat at cards by hiding them under his seat, just like you did with us. Just one of the many things that have been passed on through the family.
I would so like t believe that you can look at us and see what you created?