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!
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| 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!
