tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7752676.post1859194141862904700..comments2024-01-12T01:35:38.315+01:00Comments on Andy in Amsterdam: A PaintingAndy Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07942346666051236584noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7752676.post-79255631346515431432009-02-02T16:36:00.000+01:002009-02-02T16:36:00.000+01:00Thank you for publicly acknowleging your Dad's gif...Thank you for publicly acknowleging your Dad's gift. Your Dad had it professionally packed. He wanted it there safely and he trusted Kathy to get it to you AND Fred safely, and in time for the wedding.<BR/>He even thought through the rope so that the airline baggage handlers would be less likely to drop it. He wanted to make it easier for Kathy to carry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7752676.post-33532941783373628652009-02-02T02:34:00.000+01:002009-02-02T02:34:00.000+01:00"And I know it was a sacrifice for him, but I hope..."And I know it was a sacrifice for him, but I hope he knows how much I appreciate it."<BR/><BR/>Have you told him? My father and I have had a rocky relationship (not only the gay bit, but that has certainly been a big part of it). He's getting older, and he's in declining health. On a phone call, I told him that I love him (NOT something my family ever used to say much, if at all), and he replied that he loves me. It floored me--both because I was touched, and because I thought "OMG, my father is dying!"<BR/><BR/>In my family, that passes for humor!<BR/><BR/>Anyway, I encourage you to tell him what you've told us. And if you've said it before, say it again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7752676.post-33231192465217413212009-02-01T22:37:00.000+01:002009-02-01T22:37:00.000+01:00I choked up reading this post..damn it I'm a senti...I choked up reading this post..damn it I'm a sentimental so and so. Lovely gift but it goes to show that sometimes its not in the gift, its in the giving. A humble way of your father showing his love.Littlelouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16463649001714654235noreply@blogger.com