This beautiful card was made by my daughter Cristine and was given to me on Father's Day, June 15, 2003.More than just a Father's Day card, it is a picture of a life that was once complete: a family surrounded by cats and three wonderful dogs.
Life was good then.
Before my father-in-law died in July 2003.
Before my father died in 2004.
Before Boobie died in 2005.
Before the last of my cats died in 2005
Before Prudence died in 2006.
Before Almond died in 2007.
My daughter didn't know it then, and neither did I, but with her card she made the last depiction of my life when it was complete.
This card, old and and worn as it is, is precious.
