My Father, My Hero

Yesterday my dear, sweet, funny father celebrated his 91st birthday and I wish that I could have been with him to celebrate.  Sometimes it feels as if he might outlive most of the people in our family.  He has had a long eventful life. He's fought in two wars and was even a prisoner of war during WWII. He has now gotten to the point where age has taken some of his logic and memory away. The last few times I saw him, he couldn't remember my name, but he always asks about both of my girls by their names. He keeps asking me why I didn't go home for Christmas, when I actually was there.   I really need to spend more time with him before there is no more time to spend with him.

I made this card for him because he loves his church and I also wanted to make something more gentle. The sentiment and card stock are from SU! as well as the new pattern paper.  The cross is from Papertrey Ink. I added a couple of blings just because and cuddlebugged the card stock bottom.

In real life, the pattern paper matched the going gray card stock pretty well, but looking at this picture, I'd say I made a mistake.  But, I'm sure he wouldn't notice that at all.

Thanks for stopping by and why not give your dad or father-figure a hug today!

Adela