So glad I went to California to visit my Daddy!

[Dori & Rua]

On my way home from work tonight I got a call from my sister.  Funny how I knew what that call was for.   My Daddy had just died.   He was 93 in July, lived an absolutely wonderful life.  He was a great Daddy to all of his kids (blood and chosen - I was chosen when he married my mom when I was 11).  He always had a smile on his face and a story to tell.  He worked with his hands his whole life...he was a cabinet maker.  The last thing he made was a china hutch for my nephew...this past fall.

 

He hung on until I could come out and visit.  My last morning there (1/25), before I went to the airport, he was already checking out.  I am so blessed to have had him in my life and thank God I got to see him before he died

 

My DH, Rua and I are heading to Florida tomorrow as planned.  Daddy has giving his body to science (they are going to be amazed that his body held up given he smoked almost up until the day he died)!

 

I love you Daddy!  Your oldest daughter, Dori.

 

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

Sorry for your loss, but it is wonderful you saw him before he passed.  Great photo of you with Rua. :) Hugs.

[Ginger Byers]

uuuuuuu that is sooo sad......           :(      sorry for your lost

[Carol and Banjo]

Dori - I'm sorry to hear of your loss.  Your Dad sounds like he had a wonderful life.  Hugs to you.

[Sally]

So glad you got to have your "one last day" with him. This photo is priceless. It's wonderful to have a big DK family to give you love and support as you start this new journey without him. And I bet little Rua will be giving extra doodle kisses to you. She just seems like such a luv bug.

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

I'm so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing...he sure sounds like a very special man.  I love this picture!

[Judi, David & Maddie Irishdoodle]

So sorry to hear about the loss of your dad - I can tell by the way you speak of him that he was a warm and wonderful man and that you had a great relationship. I love the picture and it tells the whole storey.

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

Dori, I'm very very sorry to hear about your dad.  I hope the fact that you were just there to see him, will bring you comfort.  Rooney and I are so excited to see you and Rua in FL soon.

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

So sorry to hear of your loss.  How amazing that he was still making a china hutch at 93 years old.  We can all only hope to be in that great of shape when we are that age.  Please know we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

[Smita, Ollie and Juno]

I'm sorry to hear of your loss Dori. Seems like he was a wonderful person. I'm glad you and Rua got to meet him and spend time with him.

[Carla, Lucca and Izzy]

Dori, I'm so sorry for your loss. You  (and your dad) were truly blessed that you were able to spend time together (and he got to meet Rua) before he passed.