Well, not THE nicest thing, but...
Those of you that know me, know that my Dad died while I was still but a lad - so this is a pretty simple one.

The nicest thing that I remember, specifically about him, is seeing him when he used to pick me up from boarding school and him coming over and giving me a big cuddle and huge kiss - I was never embarrassed by that in public. He was my Dad, he loved me, I loved him and I didn't care.

The thing that I miss the most about him is knowing that I'll never have that ever again - knowing that the nicest thing he did for me was the simplest, most basic act of love you show your child.

I'm going to disappear into the loo for a little cry now
(james_tiger_woods is going to start his killing spree on the, Fri 3 Oct 2008, 15:53, 9 replies)

And you made me cry again too.
You're right though, showing your children you love them is so important.
( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Fri 3 Oct 2008, 15:58, closed)

You're right about that.
Well said mate.

I also just read your other post and wanted to say all the best with your recovery.
(Tugnut Ex of this parish, Fri 3 Oct 2008, 16:05, closed)

*hugs*
I still miss my dad's hugs. Been far too long.

*sniffs*
(TheWeeWitch hasn't been here much recently .., Fri 3 Oct 2008, 16:37, closed)

Bastard. You just made me cry.
But hugs from parents are wonderful.
( Batshitmentalist is sane for once, Fri 3 Oct 2008, 16:37, closed)

I'm a big softy
Nice post, reminded how much I miss my dad. If I'm ever missing him more than usual, I play "Still can't say goodbye" by Chet Atkins. The hat theme has a special poignancy for me.

It gets better over time but I feel your pain.

*wipes eyes*
(Captain Placid 24/7 ball gags, brownie mix and clown porn, Fri 3 Oct 2008, 16:37, closed)

Aselin Debison
To Say Goodbye To You
A Love So Rare

First one is for mum who died in February of lung cancer, second one is for my newfound (of four years) dad, who's dying of throat cancer.

Fucking cancer.
( Batshitmentalist is sane for once, Fri 3 Oct 2008, 17:05, closed)

Cancer
is the shits.
(Bear Pookie The Frankly Challenged. Halloween is coming to town., Fri 3 Oct 2008, 17:23, closed)

Oh yes, those hugs mean the world.
i'm 50 and my father has never, EVER, hugged, kissed or praised me.

I'm sorry that you lost your Dad, especially so young, as he sounds like a gem. i wish they were all like that!
(Juan Quar is clinging to her front teeth on, Fri 3 Oct 2008, 17:41, closed)

Gutted
That's awful - I feel for you man.

And he was a gem. I miss him.
(james_tiger_woods is going to start his killing spree on the, Mon 6 Oct 2008, 9:59, closed)