Comments on: The Way I Remember Him

By: tori

tori — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:19:29 +0000

soonergirl– I grew up in Little Rock, moved to Hot Springs in high school, married Russ there, and moved to Nashville. My parents moved to Benton a few years after that, and I also have two sisters there.

By: soonergirl1064

soonergirl1064 — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:08:25 +0000

How wonderful it must have been to have a daddy who loved you like that, Tori, and oh, what a precious picture! Thank you so much for sharing this sweet story and picture! I lived in Benton for 15 years (1991-2006). Are you or your folks originally from Benton?

By: Barbara M. Lloyd

Barbara M. Lloyd — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 21:49:37 +0000

Precious Memories….and His promise for our tomorrows…..how truly blessed we are.

By: jonny

jonny — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 02:50:18 +0000

I have to echo what blondie wrote, except that I believe that what I wrote earlier is just so inadequate. When the feelings, thoughts of inadequacy came I remembered that your dad had actually inspired some lyrics I did over a year ago. Part of the reason I forgot was that other influences had come in affecting them after the initial flame he was responsible for igniting. Unfortunately I can’t remember which blog post it was that made me start wanting to have a big do-over with my life at the time, but it involved him in some way. Anyway, happy Easter and here they are —

Yes I,
I’d rather be you
Well now I,
I’d rather be you

As lines diffuse
Like aged tattoos
And hands fall through
A shadow, or two

I,
I’d rather be you
Right now I,
I just need to be new

Said now I’
I’d rather be you
I know now I,
I’d really like to be you

As hills so green
Bathe in Spring
Or Kelly’s blue
When love would seep true

You know I,
I’d rather be you
Sometimes I,
I just gotta be you

By: blondie

blondie — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 23:49:53 +0000

Every time I try to comment on this, I just get a big ol’ blank in my head. I’ve got no words, just tears. And then there’s all the Bloomr Nation comments. Precious. I feel honored to be allowed to read these words.

By: LindaB

LindaB — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 03:55:16 +0000

And how sweet of your brother-in-law to think to capture this moment for you!

By: LindaB

LindaB — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 03:48:17 +0000

You’re a wonderful daughter, Tori Taff!! It’s no wonder you brought that big old smile to your daddy’s face! I know you were a joy to him……..as were all his children and his sweet soul mate of so many years!

And this Easter Sunday, I’m praising God for His Perfect Sacrifice of His Son on an old rugged bloodstained cross so that we don’t have to say a permanent goodby to our dad’s, and mom’s, and loved ones who have died in Him. Thank You, Jesus!

By: Gramma Jac

Gramma Jac — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 02:19:52 +0000

On this holiest of weekends, thanks for reminding us what is important–the love of our Savior and the love of our family and friends. (And maybe a chocolate bunny or two!)

By: mamabear

mamabear — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 23:21:17 +0000

Daddies are so precious! I was with mine when he left in ’98 and I still miss him.

(((Tori))) for all the ‘firsts’ that will become ‘seconds’ and ‘thirds’… They get less hard but never easy. This will be my 14th Easter without my Daddy…

Enjoy that bunny!!!

By: gracelynn

gracelynn — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 21:34:11 +0000

So glad you were able to share this private moment with us, Tori. Love you and am praying for you through this year’s Easter season.

By: Eldonna

Eldonna — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 21:27:27 +0000

What a treasure! Both the love you and your Father shared and the visual proof of that love in this picture.
Praying your memories bring you much comfort and joy.

Eldonna

By: jonny

jonny — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 21:23:10 +0000

Same here, thanks so much for sharing.

By: bettyrwoodward

bettyrwoodward — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 21:14:59 +0000

Thanks Tori! I was with my Dad when he passed over on December 9th 2005. It was a very special time as he went to be with his Lord. I wonder if they are talking together now.

By: ChristinaCD

ChristinaCD — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 20:59:47 +0000

Tori,

Thank you for sharing such a tender moment with us. We’ll be praying for you as you remember your Dad this weekend.