Happy Father's Day, OM
I tried to write a post about my dad and what he meant to me … but it was too hard, too painful, especially since this is our first Father's Day without him. Instead, here are photos of OM as a father and grandfather. OM loved nothing more than being with his family. I hope these photos give you an idea of what a great and loving father he was.
I love you and I miss you, OM.
OM and me, 1959
Mama, me, and OM, January 1960 
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Mama (pregnant with Paige) and OM, February 1960
Paige, Mama, OM, and mePhoto for a Coca-Cola campaign, 1962
OM, Buck, and me at the beach, 1966Some of these photos were given to us by my cousin Gina and her family, who gave us an album of family photos at OM's memorial service. I'd never seen many of the photos, and others brought back great memories. It's one of the most thoughtful and treasured gifts our family has ever received.
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posted by Cup @ 1:53 AM
14 comments
14 Comments:
Hey,
I just happened by your site and thought I'd tell you I enjoyed the pictures and the read. From a fellow insomniac.
what a beautiful tribute to your father!
i've only been reading you for a matter of weeks, so i don't know what OM stands for.
it looks like you came from a truly loving family. i can honestly say i envy you. thank you for sharing with the rest of us!
APRIL: Welcome! I hope you stop back by. I look forward to checking out your blog.
BARISTA BRAT: "OM" is an abbreviation for "old man." I was very lucky to grow up in a loving family. My dad passed away last August, and I still miss the hell out of him.
Nice to see such a loving tribute.
I did expect that photo with the snowman to say Mama, me and OM just because of it's placement in the series.
The picutres are wonderful.
With great respect to your Dad and a lump in my throat, all I can say is... woo hoo, Jim!
They are lovely photos. I'm glad that you have such loving memories of him.
DALE: Maybe I should hire you to write my captions.
JUDITH: He was a great guy, wasn't he? And I forgot how cute he was until I started scanning the older photos.
SCRIVENER: I am very lucky to have a good, loving family.
B: You caught me; they're Beck's family photos! And don't you love those fashion statements from the 1970s and 1980s!
What a beautiful tribute.
It's great to have the memories.
Speaking of memories, Shannon found several of my old Advanced Reader copies last night. Bookstar originals.
I love captions!
New Pollution Beehives. I may name my B-52's tribute band that. But I'm spelling it my way B. :-) Hilarious.
JO(E): Thank you. He was a wonderful dad.
JEREMY: Why advanced readers did you find? My books are currently in boxes, but I know I have tons. Miss Bookstar - working there, shopping there.
B: You are a woman who knows her hairstyles. Beck looked cute in the 'fro, didn't he?
DALE: I don't want to miss New Pollution Beehives' first concert, so keep me posted.
Ahh, Bethie. I forgot to leave a post the last time I visited (wrist problems). I should have regardless of the pain.
OM was a great man. He accepted me into your family when others were doubtful. I truly have a great respect for - not only what he did for me but - all he did for you and the Coffey family as a whole. I'm glad to have known him, and I can only try to emulate him.
He would be proud of you sweetie!
your mama is one smokin' hot dame. your dad is the bees knees. so handsome. I am so, so very sorry for your loss, doll. I know that doesn't help...
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