This is a letter I wrote to my Dad back in the 70s when I was living in Utah and couldn’t get home to Kentucky. I felt bad that I didn’t have any money at the time to buy him a gift so I wrote him a letter (I was not a big letter writer back then). My mother told me later that it made him cry — but a happy cry. Wish I could celebrate with him today. His birth date was always so easy to remember — it was 10/10/10!
I actually wrote a blog post about Pinky. You can read that one HERE.
Luther Paul Arthur
1910-1987
So, Dad, even though you’re not here with me in body, you’re here in spirit and I miss you.
LIVING WITH MY ANCESTORS 
Very heartfelt. I’m sure your Dad is smiling down from Heaven upon you. ❤
Aw, thanks, Deborah. I wasn’t going to post it because I usually don’t do much personal stuff. But, gee, it’s my Dad, after all! 😀 ❤
What a beautiful and loving post in memory of and tribute to your dad. I can only imagine how it touched his heart. Thanks for sharing. I’m heading to the post about Pinky. Hugs, Janet p.s. Hope you’ll join us for Sunday Selfies.
Thanks, Janet! It made me feel good when Mom told me what it meant for him. p.s. I think I still have some more two-furs! 😀
How lovely! Nice tribute. Love the inclusion of this letter. Your dad would be proud.
Thank you, Rusha! 😀
We measure our wealth in dollars, but it is these special moments that made your dad a truly rich man.
Thanks, Charlie! It warms my heart to think that! 😀
I know it was a treasure for him, and wonderful memories for you and Pinky! 😀
Happy Birthday to your dad!
Thank you so much, Becca! 😀
What a wonderful tribute! My Dad died in 1985. I read your letter and cried too. I was a Daddy’s girl just like you 🙂
Aw, thanks, Inese. You touched my heart. 😀 ❤
What a lovely daughter you are and your dad must have been so happy!! Thank you for sharing Linda, you are a wonderful person! xoxoxJohanna
Aw, thanks, Johanna. I’d love to have my parents back — even for a day. As they say, hindsight… 😀
Beautiful and inspiring Linda!
Thank you so much! 😀
That letter was probably his most prized possession.
Thanks so much, Jerry! 😀
beautiful letter…..
Thanks so much! 😀
That’s such a straight from the heart piece. Beautiful bond to say the least. God bless Linda.
Thank you so much for that sweet comment! 😀
What a lovely gift. Money could never buy anything so valuable?
Thank you so much, Sue! 😀
I can relate to your feelings. We will keep them alive with our love and memories.
Such a true statement! Until we’re reunited! 😀
Heartfelt memories. Thank you for sharing the beautiful letter with us, Linda!
Thanks, Amy! So glad you enjoyed it. 😀
This brought tears to my eyes and made me think of my own Dad. What a gift you gave him in the letter!! And you can celebrate with him still!! until you meet again!! Blessings Linda!
Thanks, Hanna! Has your Dad passed? So, true — Families are Forever! I’m looking forward to it! 😀 ❤
my dad passed quite a while ago but it feels like yesterday we were walking and talking together- so many vivid memories in this great mystery of time.
Dad’s are so precious, Linda. What a loving letter you wrote. Yes, we never stop missing our loved ones who are gone. They stay in our hearts for ever. xx
They are, indeed, Sylvia! I wish everyone had a good one! What a difference they can make. 😀
I so agree with you, Linda. *hugs*
Great tribute to such an affectionate and caring father,dear Linda!No money could have bought such a priceless birthday-letter!More tears … Never stop being sentimental,my sweet friend.10-10-10,you keep him still alive in your heart,in your thoughts 10-10-10 … 🙂 ❤ xxx
Thank you so much, dear Doda. Now, dry those eyes. You’re making me cry! 😀 It’s true, we never forget those who go before us. But I’m comforted in knowing that we will all be together again. Big hugs to you! 😀 ❤
Yes,I have the same feeling since I lost my sweet mum in 2006.”We’ll all be together again.”She has taken part of my life with her,nothing is the same again … Hugs to you ~ ♡ x♡
What a lovely tribute to your Dad for his Angel Day. Have you made a memorial for him online or attached this entry as a story to your family tree?
Thank you, EmilyAnn. I have not done any kind of an online memorial for my parents but that’s a good idea about linking it with my family tree. 😀
Bought tears to my eyes. I was thinking about my dad with a recent post too. His birthday is coming up. Maybe time to write him a letter too!
Thank you for your visit and sweet comment. I would definitely encourage you to write that letter to your Dad. I guarantee he will treasure it! 😀
Thanks Linda. Feeling a long way from home at the moment. Dad is not too well and has the onset of dementia. getting home as often as I can and looking at possibly heading home come March.
I’m so sorry. That makes it really difficult. I would write the letter before his dementia progresses. Wishing you the best.
What a beautiful love letter… absolutely heart-melting! 🙂 ♥ ❤
Aw, thank you so much for that sweet comment! 😀
It would make a lovely reblog for Father’s Day… if that would be okay with you? … and if I can remember! 🙂 ♥ ❤
I’d be flattered and honored! And if you forget, that’s okay, too! heehee! 😀
teehee… thanks Linda .. only 2/3 of a year ’til Father’s Day! 🙂 ♥ ❤
Oh that is simply beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much for that kind comment! 😀