Life can be so overwhelming at times......

[luckies4me]

Originally posted by lovemyshiba
I'm sorry to hear about your father, but he has a wonderful daughter to take care of him. I'm sure it is hard, but it sounds like you certainly have the strength to do it!!
I'm sure little Dylan is the best medicine for your dad!!!!

I'll be keeping you in my prayers, to stay strong!

Thank you so much Emily.

Here is a picture of my father, Dylan and I that was taken when Dylan was four months old. I just adore this picture and have it on my computer desk. You can see how small his house is, but he makes do. And yes he has fake teeth lol.

[Samantha Puppy]

He is a lucky man to have you for a daughter. I'm sorry times are so stressful now, but God never gives more than we can handle. It'll test your strength, courage, and patience, but in the end you'll have a place in Heaven reserved for you (not that you already don't!).

Good luck and if anyone here could be of any help, don't hesitate to let us know.

[luckies4me]

tee hee, here's another! This one is cute!

How do you fix red eye in Photoshop? I'm clicking on the thinga majigger but it's not working....

[luckies4me]

Here is another of my father holding Dylan, my son.

[moosmom]

Luckies4me,

Those pictures are wonderful and something that should be framed!

When my Dad died, I found an awesome picture of him (keep in mind, there were VERY few pix of my Dad since, being a photographer, he was always the one behind the camera). It showed his softer side. I took it to a guy in the mall who did a charcoal portrait from it and framed it. I am so glad I did it. The portrait is phenomenal!! It shows every little detail down to his tattoos and Libra sign necklace. I never regret spending the money to have it done.

My Dad too was a happy drunk. He was never abusive, he just treated his own depression through Dr. Smirnoff (vodka). He came from the old schooling that depression is something that is swept under the rug and never discussed. You just pulled yourself up by your bootstraps and dealt with it.

I commend you for being so strong. Cherish the time you have with both your Dad and your son. I do hope your Mom comes around too. Life is way too short. My brother, who hadn't spoken to my Dad in over 15 years, found out the hard way the day he got the phone call from me telling me his father was dead. He's had to live with that ever since. Too bad, but that was HIS choice, just as my Dad's drinking was his.

Hang in there. If you ever feel like talking, I'll PM you my phone number. You can never had too many shoulders.

((((((hugs))))))))