A message to my Dad.

1. “Have I told You Lately That I Love You?”

2. Captain Dad We’ve sailed the seas to the Caribbean and sat upon the shore. We’ve climbed to the tops of mountains and marveled at the hand of the Lord.

3. Caribbean 2009 We’ve sat up many nights on travels, just talking about life and such. We’ve gone north and south, east and west…yes, you and I have shared so much.

4. Denali 2009 I grew up knowing that my life was special and that you were one-of-a-kind, And every day that passes, though I’m far away, you are always on my mind.

5. Hubbard Glacier 2009 I am proud to be a Daddy’s Girl, the youngest of the three, And no matter how tired, how exhausted you were, you always had time for me.

6. Linz 2008 I am thankful that in recent years, the world was ours to share And that we’ve created some special memories, moments of love and care.

7. Linz 2008 Standing in St. Stephan Square or exploring the abbeys and the clock store, I’ll always think of Austria and have lots of smiles galore.

8. Mt. McKinley flight 2009 Whenever I see a mountain top, or hear an Eagle’s cry, I think of Alaska and the train, the blueberry pancakes and the endless sky.

9. Dad and SistersReedsport, Oregon 2009 I remember sitting on the balcony, overlooking the deep blue sea, And I will never forget the things we shared, the memories you gave to me.

10. Hard Luck Diner, BransonThanksgiving 2009 Watching the boys grow up, from infant to young man, You’ve always been there as GrandDad to lend a helping hand. *Any man can be a grandfather, but it takes someone Über Special to be a Papaw!*

11. Carnival Spirit/Alaska 2010 My kids now know the special love that comes only from Papaw’s heart, And thanks to you, Dad, they’ve known joy from the start.

12. Anchorage Museum 2009 I’m thankful Dad for all the lessons that I learned from you, And even though sometimes those lessons hurt, I know what you taught was true.

13. Eugene inEugene, OR Depot 2009 I grew up in a family where love was shared each day, And whiskering in the morning was love in Dad’s special way.

14. End of the Road, Juneau, AK2009 I sit here 2400 miles from home, and what I’d give to see My Daddy’s diesel truck pull in my drive, and create a new memory.

15. Cabot Trail, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia(with Aunt Elsie) Sept. 2010 I miss you Daddy, and though I’m here so far away from home, You and I will always share the greatest love I’ve ever known. Your daughter, Kristi

16. Have I told you lately that I love youHave I told you there's no one else above youFill my heart with gladnesstake away all my sadnessease my troubles that's what you doFor the morning sun in all it's glorygreets the day with hope and comfort tooYou fill my life with laughterand somehow you make it betterease my troubles that's what you doThere's a love that's divineand it's yours and it's mine like the sunAnd at the end of the daywe should give thanks and prayto the one, to the one I miss you, Daddy, and love you with all my heart.