When I posted a month ago at Mother's Day in honor of my mom, I recounted several stories she has told throughout the years with all her flourish and passion. Captivating her audience has always been effortless. My father, too is a storyteller, but one without words. Just because he is a quiet man does not mean he has nothing to say... Instead of words, he uses the camera.
Growing up, I think my father almost always had a camera in front of his face. He has told the story of our family through tons of photos that will be handed down for generations. What a gift!
From what the pictures tell me, my father began documenting our family life beginning with my arriving on the scene in 1960 followed by our camping trip across Canada back in 1961 on our way to California, where we were headed to live the American Dream.
When I see this photo (that my mom obviously took), I have to stop wondering why it is that the best vacation on earth to me would be to rent a camper and travel the USA with my family for an entire summer or more...see all the major sights...Mt. Rushmore, Niagara Falls, the Grand Canyon for starters...eat at diners, bathe in rivers and just enjoy the moment. Each and every one.
Like just lying in the grass and eating an ice-cream like I am here with my dad looking on. We are all so busy these days taking pictures of "events" and important moments that we are forgetting the REAL moments like just hanging out with dad...
Thank goodness my dad had the foresight to document those "everyday" moments...for the images he took mean the world to me as does he.
The images of our family doing ordinary things speaks volumes as to our life and love as a family.
My father has given me so many gifts in life including that of photography. For all the love, lessons and life experiences he has given me, I am grateful.
I love you, Papa!
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!!
Susann
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