and my music flows through his instrument:
When dad passed away I really wanted his hammer as a memory. When I was about five years old, dad bought this state of the art hammer. The hammer had a fiberglass handle, and was much lighter than a conventional wooden handled hammer. He used it for forty years to build homes and remodel jobs to support his family. It was part of who he was, and the only day of the week, it wasn't with him was on Sunday, because Sunday was a day of rest.
From sun up to sun down one could hear the rhythm of his pound. Tap, louder tap, BANG. Next nail, tap, louder tap BANG. Only took three hits to drive a nail. Once in a while he bent one, put it in his pocket to take home and straighten out later.
This old hammer of his, shows the love and dedication dad had for his work, family and everything he knew was important.
Forty some years of love on this well worn handle.
Thank you dad, for teaching me the value of work, family and community. I will always love and miss you. Happy Father's Day
And that's the way it is......................................
Very nice tribute to your father. "If I had a hammer..."
ReplyDeleteIt's so wonderful that you have that memento of your dad, and what a fitting symbol it is. too.
ReplyDeleteI think this is the first time I'm commenting on your blog; I really enjoyed reading this; I like how you started this "I am a daughter of a carpenter". What a labor of love he faithfully did to care for his family. I can see why you would have wanted this hammer as a reminder of his love and faithfulness to you all; he seemed like a wonderful man!
ReplyDeletebetty
What a lovely, lovely post, to your Dad!!!
ReplyDelete"This is not a letter
but my arms about you
for a brief moment."
~~Katherine Mansfield
What a heartwarming post to honor your Dad. Thank you for sharing with us.
ReplyDeletePooh... Wrote and lost a comment. Anyway.. It was a request.
ReplyDeleteI do enjoyed your post about the sweet clothing you made for your grands and one of their dolls. I'd love more such posts.
My girl-grands are on longer little girls. I miss the time of getting pretty little dresses, and American Dolls and clothes, for them. :-)
You are enjoying a wonderful time. But it too will be over, too soon. Keep enjoying it. And share it with us, when ever you wish. I just love it. :-)
And of course, you don't have to show pics of them, IN the clothes. I can't do that, with my family. Pics of what you made, would be delightful, though.
Please and thank you,
Nostalgic old Nana... :-)
"This is not a letter
but my arms about you
for a brief moment."
~~Katherine Mansfield
We "Daddy's Little Girls" hold such fond memories of our fathers. Beautiful accolades you gave yours!
ReplyDeletePeace,
Muff
A lovely tribute
ReplyDeleteCheers
Wonderful tribute to your Dad ..I am glad you have the hammer..I can tell you appreciate it:)
ReplyDeleteSweet memory. :)
ReplyDeleteMuffy, Your heart spills with love for your Daddy. He reminds me so much of my own., dedicated to his family first. Dad's hammer did much the same, always making wonderful memories, not a carpenter by trade, but a first love.
ReplyDeleteBlessYourHeart
Such nice memories.
ReplyDeleteMy Dad died in 1999. On of the things I have of his, his is toolbox. I also have his black lunch box that he took to work every day. : ) Both very special to me.
Simple things can carry such vivid, treasured memories. You 've crafted a beautiful tribute to a father's love.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely tribute!...
ReplyDeletebeautiful, sweet memories!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat father's day post/tribute!
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