A Time to Remember - Father's Day 2016 by RodS
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Description
What is a Father? A mentor. A guide. A rock to steady our faltering footsteps. A fishing buddy. A baseball coach. A companion to give us strength. A shoulder to cry on. A teacher. A light to show the way.
This is dedicated to two wonderful men; my dad, Carl Shelley, and my father-in-law Bob Traskowsky. We miss you both.
For those who are still fortunate to be able to spend time with him, spend as much as possible.
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It seems sometimes that just as you think you can take a breath, real life throws another wrench into the gearbox.... We found out today that a dear friend - Jo considered her a 'second mom' passed away from a heart attack this weekend. We lived next door to them back in my high-school days, and her youngest son, Andy is like a brother to Jolene. It hit her pretty hard.
The services will be next weekend. In the meantime I'll be off and on sporadically.
Thank you for dropping by and for all your support over the years. I **hope** to be back full-time soon.

Comments (26)
Nice dedi Rod, is that you up there? Top left, third in?
Yep - only a LOT younger! LOL
A beautiful dedication and they will be missed so much especially on Father's day. Memories are to be treasured for ever.
very beautiful tribute.
my thoughts and prayers go out to all of your families.
Remember always the good time Happy father day And i am not sure we needed a GPS to go on heaven.....
Beautiful ...
super composition for this special observance :)
It's a great dedication to both your father and father-in-law, Rod. I'm sorry for the passing of Jo's friend. My thoughts are with you all.
Indeed, those of you still fortunate to have (and Moms) around, please appreciate them and spend time with them.
Beautiful dedi Rod. My thoughts and prayers are with you all
Enjoy your day dads
a little while for us Sunday, September 4
Father's Day in Australia Love my dad ~Cheers~
There's something particular for a son when his Dad is going beyond: it means that it's now his turn to carry the torch of Remembrance... Nice dedi Rod.
Beautiful and touching ded...
Very nicely put!!
Beautiful dedication to the awesome father's of our lives, Rod. Great job and enjoy the new week my friend.
handsome parents Rod and superb post work
It is such a beautiful dedication and so warm words.
Beautiful composition my friend... Fantastic pictures also !!!
Nice dedi to those good dad's out there now and no longer with us.
Wonderful Dedication dear Rod!!!
Touching tribute, my Dad has been gone for over 40 years but he is with me everyday!
A beautiful way to remember the Fathers.
Great and wonderful dedication RodS-san! love the upper left photo. You look very happy.
I love these pictures! Seeing you and Jo as youngsters is fun, and I love the picture of your beautiful lady with her dad. Both are terrific shots. A wonderful tribute to father's day. I sent a note to Jo on her email, btw. Thanks for the news of Andy's mom. :(
Beautiful dedication with important words.
*My sympathy for the loss of your dear friend.
So very well done Rod! Not only is this artful, blending old and new pictures, but you made me think back to my dad's influences on my life. Very inspiring. How fortunate we (you, Jo and me) were to have good fathers...there are many who have not been so fortunate.
wonderful
Such a nice Dedi! Wonderful :)
A very beautiful and loving 'dedi' Rod........Nice work!!