My sister got married last year and I promised her a painting for a gift. This painting holds many memories, it is my Dad's leather jacket and hat he wore to church and for special occasions. It also contains a red rose, because we had a rose bush in the yard and he would come in from outside carrying one and say "Here a Rose". My Dad has been gone now for 19 years and was one of the most loving people I know. Most people say his hugs always felt so warm and loving and my friend wrote a poem when he passed away called "The Harold Hug". Every year our family gets together to have dinner in his honor and reconnect. His birthday is February 24, so it was nice to do this at this time. I will present it to her at the dinner which occurs this Saturday.
