The Hat

This is the hat I bought for my Dad when my son was competing
in a wrestling tournament at his alma mater. 

This is the hat I bought for my Dad that February, 
and was saving as the perfect Father’s Day gift. 

This is the hat I didn’t know what to do with 
after my Dad suddenly passed away that March. 

This is the hat I think about  
when Carla reminds us that every day is a special occasion. 

This is the hat that holds the “I love you”s 
I wish I still could say.  

This is the hat that says “I miss you Dad!”
every single day.

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13 Responses to The Hat

  1. Carla says:

    I teared up.

  2. oh that brought a little tear to my eye. Really sweet way to remember your dad.

  3. HoHo Runs says:

    What a sweet post. My Dad passed away very suddenly when I was 25. My kids #2 & #3 never knew him. He would have been crazy about them and that makes me sad. Life is short. So, you can’t let anything go unsaid.

  4. I get the same exact feeling/thoughts, but the item is instead my dads airplane collection that he had. I have a couple airplanes that were a part of the collection, and I get a feeling of inspiration every time I see them. Loved this post.

  5. Kim says:

    OH, what a sweet post. And, such a great reminder that we should cherish every day with those we love and take every advantage to let them know how much we love them.

  6. Farrah says:

    <3 I'm so sorry for your loss. :[

  7. So sad, sorry for your loss. Nice to have something to remember him by.

  8. Ohhhh, Courteney….so teary, what a great homage to your dad!

  9. cheryl says:

    Wear that hat!

  10. Carrie Skoll says:

    Chills. You’re so right… every day is a special occasion. I’m watching two loved ones right now dealing with the end days of their parents’ lives and it’s even more of a reminder.

  11. There’s something about the sisterhood of women who no longer have their Dads’ physical presence in their lives. Hugs…

  12. Haralee says:

    A wonderful rememberence and good advice that we never know! Say I love you everyday!!

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