Beloved Anna's 85th Birthday - Our Guardian Angel!

                                             Today is my beloved Anna's 85th Birthday.....

                     Anna, rapt in painting! We loved painting together, bantering alongside!

                 Always happy to be amidst nature, like me! Ha Ha! I'm a proud chip off the old block!

                                      Some of his lovely paintings! (his arthritis notwithstanding!)

         This blog was published in 2016. Though my father, whom we lovingly called Anna, has made Heaven his home, he lives on in our hearts and souls, ever-green and ever-encouraging! So I decided to let the present tense remain in the following tribute to him.   

          Our father, whom we fondly refer to as Anna, completed 80 years of age today. A happy, enriching and successful life, in which he has encouraged and nurtured us and made us good and accomplished human-beings. Always there for us, at all times! A loving and devoted husband, a friendly father and father-in-law, a doting grandpa and a friend in need to friends and even acquaintances! In short, a wonderful human-being.
          He spreads good cheer even when he is not around. Always jovial and easy-going, with a great sense of humor, his zest for life draws people to him and keeps him going great guns!
          He's a talented artiste and palmist. What sets him apart from others is his infectious, child-like enthusiasm, helpful and active persona. He is modest, self-effacing and quietly does whatever is expected of him without any fuss.We are very happy and lucky to have such a wonderful Dad!
        
Happy Birthday, dear Anna and wish that you may have many more splendid Birthdays. Wish you all the happiness in this world, peace, prosperity and good health. 
                                                                                          From your three little gems.

Here's a poem that I had written a long while ago, dedicated to my Dad:

           To Dad, with love!                    

Our Special Hero!

           

My friend, philosopher and guide

You are always there by my side

Between us there is nothing to hide

Life has been such a smooth ride!

     At times a friend, at times a brother,

     Even a mother, aren’t you dear father?

     Like you there can be none other

     I can vouch for that, my dear father!

Easy-going and fun-loving you’ve always been

Principles and values like yours, I’ve never seen

Never strict even when I was a teen,

Your countenance is ever so serene!

     You always take things easily in your stride

     By honesty, patience and faith, you always abide.

     You are the best father, I say with pride

     Always my friend, philosopher and guide!