Thank You Mommy and Daddy

@DianneN (246452)
United States
August 15, 2017 11:46am CST
I want to take a moment to thank my parents on the eve of my wedding anniversary for the beautiful wedding they threw for my loving husband and me. Tonight at sunset, I will take time out of my day to remember that last time I sat alone with my daddy outside as a single girl. I was all packed for my honeymoon and all ready to become the bride of the most wonderful man I have ever met. Daddy and I sat in the garden after dinner, talking about anything and everything, just the two of us. We watched the sunset together, and as it set, Daddy said, "I will always love you. You will always be my precious little girl. I wish you a long and happy marriage to that wonderful man you chose to be yours, just as happy as your mother and I have been." So this evening, as I've done every single year since that special night before my marriage, I will think of you, Daddy.
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46 responses
• United States
15 Aug 17
This is a very precious memory Dianne. Most beautiful and so fitting that you pay homage to your dear parents both of them. Happy Anniversary to you both. A really gorgeous photo of your parents Dianne thanks for sharing with us.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
15 Aug 17
Thank you so much. The photo was of their wedding day! That was all they could afford, since my dad just came out of the army.
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• United States
15 Aug 17
@DianneN They are a gorgeous couple Dianne and they looked so happy. Are your parents still alive now no?
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
15 Aug 17
@TiarasOceanView Unfortunately, no.
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@moffittjc (118197)
• Gainesville, Florida
16 Aug 17
Oh Dianne, that is so sweet! That actually brought tears to my eyes. I often think about that day that I will have to let go of my own little girl, and let her blossom into a loving wife and future mother. I hope I have the chance to sit alone with her before her wedding and have one last daddy/daughter talk. I, too, want her to know that i will always love her, always support her, and always be there for her.
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@moffittjc (118197)
• Gainesville, Florida
16 Aug 17
@DianneN Thanks Dianne. I have set the bar high for my daughter. She deserves nothing but the best, and I want to model that behavior for her, so she can find an amazing guy of her own to someday call her husband.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
16 Aug 17
@moffittjc I hope she finds a wonderful guy like you. Well, nevermind. lol Where did she decide to go to college?
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
16 Aug 17
Now you have me crying! I'm sure your daughter knows how much you love her, but it's always nice to hear it as often as possible. I'm sure you are one of the best dads ever!!! Those are beautiful words, Jeff!
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@allknowing (130088)
• India
16 Aug 17
That's a great photo of your parents. That indeed is a great memory to relive year after year. So you were Daddy's girl. .
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
16 Aug 17
Thank you. Tonight I celebrated my memory of that night, as I do every year. Yes, I was Daddy's girl, and his only daughter. lol
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@TheHorse (203666)
• Walnut Creek, California
16 Aug 17
Gotta love the way people dressed in those days.Where did your family grow up?
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@TheHorse (203666)
• Walnut Creek, California
16 Aug 17
@DianneN My dad was from New York, but my mom was from Montana. I love your photo. I think we're blessed to have had good parents.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
16 Aug 17
@TheHorse Your parents certainly grew up in different environments. That is so cool! Thanks for loving my photo. That makes my heart burst. Yes, we are both very lucky to have had such loving and wonderful parents.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
16 Aug 17
I love that era! I wish people would dress like that now. I'm so old fashioned at heart. lol. Both parents were born in Connecticut, but my father grew up in New York, then moved back to CT.
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@Happy2BeMe (99426)
• Canada
15 Aug 17
That is such a beautiful memory. Your parents sure were a beautiful couple. Sending hugs to you this evening.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
16 Aug 17
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
15 Aug 17
Thank you, Laurel. I recently finished "speaking to" my dad. It felt so good.
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@Happy2BeMe (99426)
• Canada
16 Aug 17
@DianneN that is wonderful.
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@dgobucks226 (34196)
15 Aug 17
A beautiful sentiment Dianne!
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
15 Aug 17
Awwww, thank you! This just gave me goosebumps and is so touching!!!!
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
15 Aug 17
@dgobucks226 It was absolutely perfect!!!! Thanks again.
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@dgobucks226 (34196)
15 Aug 17
@DianneN No problem! I thought it might be appropriate to your post.
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@katsmeow1213 (28719)
• United States
15 Aug 17
So touching! I'm sure it was their example that led to your long, happy marriage. Just as your example will lead your children to have long, happy marriages as well.
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• United States
17 Aug 17
@DianneN That's good! I'm not at all fond of affection, but my husband is. He gets let down when I don't let him kiss me all the time.. but it's just the person I am. I was raised by single women who were not affectionate towards me
@DianneN (246452)
• United States
15 Aug 17
Awww, thanks so much for saying that! It's been pure bliss for us, and so far, so good for each of my sons. All their kissy kissy makes me retch though. lol. Just kidding! They picked it up from us.
@much2say (53650)
• Los Angeles, California
15 Aug 17
What a lovely photo of your parents! Awwww, this made me well up. My daughter and her dad have such a special bond and I think of the one day they may have such a conversation . Oh this is such a beautiful memory you have shared with us!!!
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@much2say (53650)
• Los Angeles, California
16 Aug 17
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
15 Aug 17
You just brought tears to my eyes. It's so nice to hear that your husband and daughter have such a bond, and I'm sure they will have a similar conversation. At sunset, I will look up into the sky and say an extra special hello to my father. It must have been difficult to see his little girl leave his nest forever. Even though our sons have been on their own for years now, we still wish they'd move back into our house with their loved ones. It won't happen, lol!
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@hereandthere (45671)
• Philippines
16 Aug 17
i too love how well dressed people were back then. a good looking couple. did you mom work too?
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• Philippines
16 Aug 17
@DianneN oooh more goosebumps, but it made me smile. i've seen black and white pictures of my mother and aunts in nice dresses. did you mother sew you dresses? i had a friend whose mom would make them matching dresses because she was the only girl had 2 older brothers.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
16 Aug 17
I loved the look back then when people looked and acted like ladies and gentlemen. Thank you. My mother worked part time in a dress shop when we were teens. I still remember that she worked from 3:00 to 9:00 on Thursdays and from 9:30 to 5:30 on Saturdays. I had a dream a few weeks ago that I met her in the dress shop and we went out for lunch.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
19 Aug 17
@hereandthere Lol! If you knew my mother, you'd know that she couldn't even hem a dress. She wasn't even a cook cook. She surprised me when she told me she knew how to type!
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@poehere (15126)
• French Polynesia
16 Aug 17
That is so sweet and touching. You had a wonderful dad. He was like my dad the best. I still miss him today and I know how much you must miss yours. It is so good to take the time out and remember these special people in our lives. They are always there with us in our memories.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
16 Aug 17
Thank you. I think it's safe to say we both miss our dads tremendously.
@poehere (15126)
• French Polynesia
16 Aug 17
@DianneN You are so right. My dad's ashes were scattered in the ocean by the military. When I miss him so bad I just go sit on the sand and look out at the ocean. I know he is there somewhere.
@JudyEv (323662)
• Rockingham, Australia
15 Aug 17
How wonderful that you had this special time with your father - and that he was able to voice his love for you so well.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
15 Aug 17
It was so magical and surreal, that I'll never forget it. Thank you!
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@Courtlynn (67002)
• United States
15 Aug 17
Aw. Sounds like you had a really great dad. Your hubby sounds great too.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
15 Aug 17
Thank you! My dad was strick with us, but my brothers and I benefited, although he softened up with me. Dad was very savvy compared to us and steered us in the right direction. I was always good and perfect. lol My husband is just as wonderful as my dad was, but had the benefit of using his brain instead of his back to get ahead in life.
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@Courtlynn (67002)
• United States
15 Aug 17
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@acelawrites (19274)
• Philippines
15 Aug 17
Your Daddy was so sweet! You'll never forget him specially on your wedding anniversaries.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
15 Aug 17
Thank you! He could have been pretty tough at times, but he knew what was best for us. I just "spoke" with my dad!
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@Kandae11 (53596)
16 Aug 17
Those are special memories. Happy Anniversary. Your dad looks like a movie star from that time - I can't recall the name , but there is a resemblance.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
16 Aug 17
Aww, thank you! Now you have me wondering! lol
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@KrauseHome (36449)
• United States
16 Aug 17
Some great memories to reflect on.
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@PurnaSharma (2557)
• Guwahati, India
15 Aug 17
Thanks for sharing this picture and glad to see your love toward your parents
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• Guwahati, India
16 Aug 17
@DianneN ....you must coz they are who brought you in this world
@DianneN (246452)
• United States
15 Aug 17
Thanks so much, Joy. I miss them dearly.
@Tampa_girl7 (48855)
• United States
17 Aug 17
What sweet and precious memories
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
17 Aug 17
Thank you, Marie!
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• United States
15 Aug 17
That is a very wonderful memory to have on the eve of your wedding. Wishing you and your hubby many more wonderful years together
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
15 Aug 17
Thanks so much, Marilyn. I miss my parents so much and wish they were here to see the boys and my grandchildren. I hope they can see from Heaven.
@thelme55 (76342)
• Germany
15 Aug 17
What a gorgeous couple in the photo! That was a great memory of you and your dad. Happy Anniversary Dianne. Enjoy more years of being together.
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@DianneN (246452)
• United States
15 Aug 17
Many thanks, Thelma!
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@holdoors (2487)
• Malaysia
16 Aug 17
This is very sweet. It is heartwarming to read this.
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