A poem for my Dad

I wrote this poem in 2011 for Dad.  thought it was worth sharing again.  I miss him so much.
But I know he is in heaven with his Heavenly Father and that is a comfort.  Look at that smile!



 To describe you in words Dad, is something I've always wanted to do.

To paint a picture of the great things God has created in you.

You are Strong

You are Proud

You are honest and true.

You stand up for your rights and the

rights of all those around you.

When people ask what nationality you are from

You calmly and politely say, 

I am an American!

A Marine you were and 

always will be

The USA is your country 

to which you show your loyalty

Your favorite colors are

red, white and blue

The flag waves outside the 

barn

Ever before you

You are a voracious

reader 

and filled with facts

History, gardening

and political stats!

You are smart and 

bright and always

ready to state

Your opinion on the

latest

debate!

Sometimes we'll find you

in your chair

taking a snooze,

Most often it's watching

the evening news

Or at your computer

checking to see

all the e-mails from your family

You like hot chocolate sauce, oreos,

cheezits and cake

Marching bands, parades

and especially

Christmas Day

Coffee and donuts,

toast and tea

peanut butter crackers are a necessity!

It seems that you are forever hungry and saying:

Grandma, feed me!

(not too thrilled with his gift!)

Things you have done for me

I've been hungry at work 
and you brought me a sub
Had a flat tiire on the highway and you came to pick me up
Water in the basement,

you're there with a wrench!
frozen pipes,
It's a cinch.
For you that is...

Bats in the belfry 
and you showed up with a broom
ou Daddy!

when rats were near, 
you showed up with a spear!
(that is no lie!)
You were my hero 
Anytime of the year!

You gave me away at my wedding
with a kiss and a smile
And here is when I was filled with pride

You gifted me with money
when I was broke
Gave chocolates and oreos
And made me laugh with your jokes!
I'm getting off track here,
this poem is about you
But I just had to brag 
about all the things that you would do.
You gave to all with generosity
and good cheer. 
All nine of would rely on you
whether you were far or near!
Your family was simple
It started with two
It was only Mama and you!

But as the years went by 
It grew and it grew!
Six girls and three boys
and then came some more
Until you had grandchildren galore!

They went to the barn to visit and eat
You patiently carved the ham and roast beef!
Your home was filled 
with oh so much love
You know now
It was a gift from above.

God looked upon you and said with a smile
I think I'll bless Freddy
for a good long while!

You loved each grandchild
Every girl and boy.
You celebrated each birthday with clapping and joy
How many pictures I have of you 
at Celebrations...
Looking intently at the Birthday Child with great expectation!
These pictures I will cherish of you
with my children
Cuz I know how you loved
 them all beyond reason!

I truly cannot put into words, the depth of my fathers character. 

 What a good man!  I miss him so much!