Here we are again, sharing our Precious on Story Telling Sunday devised by the lovely Sian over at High in the Sky.
Today I wanted to share with you a story dear to my heart. Every year on Valentines Day I always receive at least 1 card.
That doesn't seem especially unusual I hear you say, particularly as I've been with my husband for 24 years, but I can't remember a year I didn't get a valentines card. It's not because I'm pretty or popular or anything. It's because I'm loved by a man whose very special to me - my Dad.
Every year he has sent me a card. I remember when I was aged about 11 or 12 going to school on the school bus with a card in my bag that had arrived in the post that morning to show my friends with a grin on my face. In those days I didn't know who the sender was, that came later.
As I got older I knew who they were coming from & I started to return the favour. In 1993, the year I got married I didn't send him one assuming they would stop but they didn't & they continue to this day.
For various reasons I don't have all the old cards but thats ok as I can remember some of the wonderful things he wrote. Long may they continue x
Lovely, lovely story.
ReplyDeleteSheena, this is absolutely lovely! Such a really nice thing to record, it has put a smile on my face this morning, it really has. Thank you
ReplyDeleteAww what a wonderful story, I feel happier knowing such things are going on in the world :)
ReplyDeleteThis story touched my heart. Valentine's Day was my father's favorite holiday, and he never missed sending me a gift for Valentine's Day. I don't recall cards---he sent regular letters---but on Valentine's Day there was always a little something in the mail. I love the photo of you and your dad.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely, and such a wonderful photograph of the two of you. Must make you feel very precious.
ReplyDeleteHow cute xxx
ReplyDeleteGreat photo of the two of you xxx
You don need to keep the card, you carry the love & wonder thought in your heart. How lovely
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to have a father that truly loves you. My dad died long ago and very young, but I still wish he was here with us.
ReplyDeleteIts a shame that you haven't got them - but a really special gesture from him!
ReplyDeleteI have bought my Dad a valentines card since I was a little girl, I still send him one now!
ReplyDeleteWow, awesome story? Indeed, may they last as long as possible. This is such an adorable tradition.
ReplyDeleteCheers from France
Oh what a lovely story to record. Very precious indeed! Thanks for sharing. J x
ReplyDeleteawww how lovely x
ReplyDeleteI love this story x
ReplyDeleteOh that is lovely - and the photo of the two of you together, so precious!
ReplyDeleteYou must have such a lovely collection of cards - it's a really lovely thing to do!
ReplyDeletebless xxx
ReplyDeleteOh what a lovely tradition he started. Lucky you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely tradition indeed!
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
David sends Gracia a Valentine's card too and always buys her a little present to go with it. I think daughters will always be their dad's special valentines.
ReplyDeleteHow sweet! Lovely photo too!
ReplyDeleteThat is so lovely and it's a beautiful photo x
ReplyDeleteOh how lovely and what a great photo of the two of you.
ReplyDeleteThat is so lovely. You have a very special father.
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