I would like to share my dad’s writings & some photos. He left them with me and there are days when I open his brief case and breath in his smell. It still smells like him and I needed to read this tonight.
He wrote the poem at the bottom, my first day of school in Fort Smith Arkansas. It was 1970. I was an August baby so I was the youngest in class. I remember being behind and afraid that they would forget to pick me up from school. He never did.
![L to R Auntie Karen [oldest] My Pa [Dan] Aunt Sandee [Youngest sister] I look like my Aunt Sandee and even more so now! What a blessing to see my Pa again. I love this!](https://michellemarieantellg.files.wordpress.com/2013/08/karenpasandee.jpg?w=199&resize=199%2C204&h=204#038;h=204 "KarenPaSandee")
By Dan Antell
Today I present to the world my daughter
She has eyes of blue and white golden hair
She’s ready in her little starched dress to
begin her first day of school.
And I ask you world be hind to her and treat her with care
For she’s my daughter and has always
been protect by me. It’s sad to think She
will find other heroes in the world besides me.
Will-of-the-wisp
She has eyes of blue and golden hair
And because she’s my daughter, none so fair
A will-of-the-wisp is my little girl
She’s not a gem, she’s more like a pearl
That is so rare that I can see
A man would keep her indefinitely.
When so little she cuddled close to me
But now she’s growing and I can see
A day when she will go on her way
But thoughts of her will always stay
as a pleasant memory when I get old
for I’ll still remember her eyes of blue
and hair of gold!
Tell Me About It 
When I read the things that you wrote about your Pa, tears began to flow; for you, and for me. It was in 1977 that my oldest daughter started school in Arnold, Mo, which is a town that touches the south border of St. Louis. Whenever I play, “Butterfly Kisses,” I really “lose it!” I could write more; and, I may later, when I get myself together. Please know how special you are.
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Thank you for your kind words. You are a great blessing for those of us who have had losses that have been similar to the one that you described. May our Lord Jesus richly bless you.
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Bless you and may you have a restful night in Jesus.
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To you, too.
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I am so happy for your follow because it allowed me to discover you and your beautiful writing. This is so touching!
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Touching and beautiful words. A beautiful post.
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I was thinking about your Pa, today. https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=YvvfJxocBt0
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Thank you. You Pa was blessed to have you as his daughter.
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Michelle..I really like, what wrote your Daddy for you…is full of love and protection..you know..I am sure, he is still beside you…loving and protecting you..blessings
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Lovely..beautiful memories about your Dad..thank you for sharing such feelings like that..Thank you, Michelle.
A Big Hug
Rocky
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What a priceless and cherished gift and an honor to have this beautiful glimpse into the world of your Pa. Truly you are blessed. With love and gratitude. ~Matthew
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