Missing You, Dad

Dad,  you've been gone 36 years. It never gets easier to be here without you.

I so miss you, William Anthony Porto. (DAD) Things are so sad without you. Father's Day is a bittersweet day for me. I miss my dad so much, yet I am so proud of the father Tim Craig is to our kids.
 I know some day I will be with you in heaven, Dad. It's hard to be without you here.  You were taken from us when you were only 57.  That was too young to leave this earth. You never saw your grandchildren, our husbands, our houses, or how we turned out, thanks to you and Mom.

This is mom and dad back in the day. They had this picture taken early in 1983.

We've had a few tomatoes from the garden. This hot weather should be just what we need to get more.

Here's the cover of the Holiday Catalog for Stampin' Up. I can't believe the amazing things that are inside. Customers can begin shopping September 4th. Demonstrators may begin shopping, August 1st. I can't wait.

I had friends over to stamp today. I walked out with one friend and by the time I came back in, guess who was in my chair? Sweet Phoebe wasn't too happy with me moving her.

Here is one of Phoebe's sleeping places on the screened in porch. It doesn't look like it would be easy to get in there, but she does it easily.

 Here's one of the cards I made with different items on my desk. I will wait to add the sentiment to see what types of cards are needed for South Carolina Juvenile Justice System.

 This is a card that Connie Stewart made on her blog. I copied it, and love it. Connie's such a talented Stampin' Up demonstrator.

 Here's another card I made with things left on my desk. I've yet to add a sentiment. I think I'll add centers on the daisies.

This is a card for my sweet Sarah Annie. She's been at her job a year and got a good review and a raise. I'm so proud of her. I thought she'd love this cute Gerda Steiner duck. 

Here's a image and sentiment that I stamped at my friend, Jan's house last weekend. I love the googly eyes on the frog.

Verse of the day: Deuteronomy 30:19-20




Blessing of the Day: I got to stamp with two friends today. I swam with a friend then had dinner with her and Tim, then we watched the Indians win their game tonight.

Thanks for stopping by.
Blessings,