Remembering My Dad
I like that this challenge starts on March 1st. That’s a special day for me. It’s the day I lost my dad. It’s been nine years. I miss him so much! There is a moment in every day that I remember him and think about him. Nine years ago the day was about sadness and loss. I ached because I would never get to talk to my dad again! Nine years later this day is about celebrating our memories and remembering him. My dad’s name was Charles Towne Haseltine, but everyone called him Chris…except me, I called him Dad!
Dad grew up in Springfield, Vermont with an older brother and three younger sisters. He worked in insurance, but he always wanted to be a teacher. I think he liked that I was a teacher. One of my favorite times spent with my dad was when we talked. Dad had a story for everything. Dad and I shared a love for cucumbers, movies, music, and Dairy Queen ice cream. We loved to have fun and laugh. We could spend hours together just talking about nothing.
Dad moved to New Mexico and I missed him so much. He found a client for his business in Herndon, VA so he could come and visit me more often. We always had lots of fun on his visits. I miss my dad! I miss our talks and the lessons he taught me. He’s always with me because I carry these memories in my heart!
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Looking forward to reading some of your sixth graders’ slices. (I know you’re off for Super Tuesday today.)
The picture of you and your dad is so good Ms.Haseltine.
Thank you so much, Arya!
Your memories are wonderful!!!