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Thinking about my father…

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Sandy Collier Posted in Uncategorized .
It’s hard to believe that today is three years since my Dad passed away.  How can that even be possible? Where has the time gone? I’m a bit of a “kook” who is always looking for “signs/meaning,” to explain and understand life. 

I sit out on my back patio and look at the Calla Lily flower that was secretly growing in my yard when my Dad died.  It chose to make its appearance the week he died with one single white flower.  Every year since it appears.  Last week I saw a single white flower open, there was a second bud that wasn’t quite ready.  It waited until today.

Thanks Dad –


From winds far away

As I hear my fathers voice

A flower grows…




Sandy
Writer/Poet 🙂

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  1. Happy Frog and I says
    April 3, 2011 at 8:07 pm

    I remember when my father died how shocked I was when the 3rd anniversary suddenly appeared. I’m glad you have signs to give you comfort, that’s really good. x

  2. Thisisme. says
    April 3, 2011 at 8:12 pm

    Beautiful post, and I love that the Lily waited until today to flower. Somewhere your dad is still looking after you. Isn’t that a lovely thought? It’s amazing how quickly the years pass, but our loved ones live on in us.

  3. caterpillar says
    April 5, 2011 at 9:03 am

    I’m sure your father is watching you and is proud about you…*hugs*

  4. Mom says
    April 5, 2011 at 12:02 pm

    Each year I look forward to that plant flowering, considering it was never planted. White is a sign of peace and I know he has it now.
    The fact that it came up right across from where he would sit. I think he is telling us something.
    That was beautiful Sandy.
    Love You. Mom

  5. Diane says
    April 5, 2011 at 1:59 pm

    so sweet…

  6. Trisha says
    April 5, 2011 at 2:11 pm

    tears….

  7. Anonymous says
    April 5, 2011 at 4:36 pm

    I feel you buddy. It’s hard to believe it has been a year my mom has been gone. I love your story. Your dad sending you his love. : ).

    Tommy G.

  8. betty says
    April 5, 2011 at 4:37 pm

    beautiful, Sandy

  9. Kimberly says
    April 5, 2011 at 5:25 pm

    What a beautiful reminder and a beautiful post Sandy!!!

  10. Tina V says
    April 8, 2011 at 11:45 pm

    Very sweet post… thanks for visiting and commenting on my blog recently. I haven’t yet attended a meeting for the writer’s club I signed up for… but there is a first time for everything. 🙂

    I do find myself at a variety of coffee shops around Vegas making time to write. If you ever feel the need to get away and enjoy some solitude, let me know.

    I’m happy to be a new follower! Keep it up!
    Tina V
    Sin City Seagull

  11. Aunt Bettie Lou says
    April 18, 2011 at 6:47 pm

    Sandy that was beautiful. the 16 of April would have been my Dads 96th birthday. I so often think of him and wonder what would he be like today? And some times when I’ve done something for a stranger I feel like I’m getting a thumbs up from him. Hes been gone since 1972 and I still think someday he’s going to walk in the back door. Love, ABL

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