I'm sure it will help him, and what a lovely idea - he will probably be able to name his buddies too. Its the short term memory thats the problem usually. Love the red and blue flowers - just the right splash of colour.
WOW, this is wonderful. I am sure it will help you both for you to make a book of the old pics! I am so sorry about your Dad, I know demntia is such an awful thing to deal with and accept, it is so cruel! Bless you!
Fabulous! Please make a book for your father and bring it to him every time you visit. Remembering who he was with him is just as important as who his now.
You so remind me of me a few years ago...seems when God really loves us most, he really piles things on us...This is a beautiful memorial to your father. How wonderful to find a picture of his ship!
Oh this is so touching and beautiful. I just lost my dad in Feb and know what you mean about finding photos where he is alive...and young too. He was also in the Navy. I just haven't done a layout but you just gave me some inspiration! Your layout is awesome and a wonderful tribute to him. I hope it gives him enjoyment.
This is breathtaking, Ginger! My 83 year old dad was in the navy during WWII so this really touched my heart. So glad you found this special photo and I hope it will be very meaningful to your dad. Bless your heart, you seem to have had more than your share of "hits" lately, and I admire your grace and loving heart. You are a sweet, generous, thoughtful daughter (and person).
Oh my Ginger! What a lovely job you have done with this special picture! Your journaling made me tear up. What a difficult time this must be for you. I hope scrapping this page brought you some comfort as well as some pleasure to your dad.
Your journal brought tears to my eyes, what a wonderful tribute to him!! The lo is awesome, I love your choice of colors and that picture is priceless!!
Oh, Ginger, what a touching story. It's so sad that your dad has dimentia, but he may have some lucid moments. I think that's a great idea to show him the photo. It couldn't hurt, for sure, and it will certainly help you during this stressful and emotional time. A little album sounds wonderful too!. This layout is simply beautiful; all the elements that you've used are so perfect! Love it all!
I totally understand. When my dad died in 2006, I did the same thing. I wanted to have all of his old pictures, especially from WWII. This is just beautiful.
WOW, I love the red, white & blue with taupe. I would not have thought to place the image of the Flag Raising on Iwo Jima on the LO....Fabulous detail, Ginger!!
What a STUNNING LO this is, Ginger! You knocked the ball outa' the park!!!! CONGRATS! Amazing design....LOVE your distressing and combination of colors. SO well thought out! How could I not love the photo of your sweet dad?!!! Hugs
ginger this is breathtakeing you did such an awesome lo, this needs to be in a magizine sweety in my favs .you did your daddy proud loved ready your story wonderful job my freind.
Love it. My own Dad was actually at the bombing of Pearl Harbor and was reported mia and presumed dead. Fortunately, he was picked up by the Coast Guard and was later sent to another ship. My dad is gone now, so give your dad a peck on the cheek for me. And tell him thanks for all he did.
Since we placed my dad in a nursing home I have been very sentimental lately and have looked for old photos of him. I think it helps to see him so alive and the dad that was so active in our lives. Anyway, they bombed Pearl Harbor on his birthday at age 17. He left home and joined the navy. This is a picture of him and 3 of his buddies. I think this picture was taken in San Diego. He was on the USS Pinola and I finally found a photo of it. Since my dad has dementia he forgets where he is and so forth. However, one evening a neighbor found him roaming the neighborhood looking for his sailor buddies. So, when I found this photo I knew I had to use it in a lo. I will be seeing my dad later this week and will give this to him. I have thought about putting together a small album of people and places that he enjoyed, in hopes this will help him remember. ?? Not sure it will but it might help me! TFL - Ginger
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