Daddy Secrets

Holidays are probably my least favorite PostSecret days because the secrets are all related to the holiday and I have a harder time relating to them. I have been blessed to be part of a loving family with a mother and father who have always loved and supported me and two brothers who are pretty ok. Holidays may be chaotic and a bit annoying at times but they are always special. I think the holiday PostSecrets are my least favorite because they are usually full of the saddest secrets. So of course my favorite from this week was one of the more positive ones.

This dad is clearly awesome! My father traveled a lot when I was little and always brought us back a little souvenir. I still have most of the little things stored away. My favorite is a cat made from the ash of Mt. St. Helens. I visited the mountain as an adult and got a ring with a gem made from the ashes (did you know it turns green when gemified?)... I thought it was super cool they could make things out of volcano ashes and clearly still find it pretty nifty as an adult!

This is probably one of my favorite pictures of my dad because he looks so happy. He has never been the most emotional guy but I think he shed a tear or two that day. So my Sunday secret is that even though I originally proposed walking down the aisle alone I am really glad my dad was by my side, feminism be damned!

What are your favorite memories of your dad?