I am wearing this dress today in the memory of my dear father who succumbed in his battle with cancer exactly 9 years ago. This dress was a gift from him on my birthday, the last birthday we spent together. He passed away just three months later.
Though we didn't look alike in appearance but we were very much similar in character. And I suppose that's why we were close. I was his "darling daughter" and he always pampered me with gifts. He let me do things that I wanted to do, even when my mom was against it. I always knew that he was there to protect me and to help me if any need. It was very hard to lose him and I still miss him. I miss just his presence in this world.
Garnet ring was bought in Moscow; natural multi-gems bangle and pendant are from Jaipur
Sharing with Patti's Visible Monday link-up party
Take care of your beloved ones!
Have a nice weekend!
Dear Olga,
ReplyDeleteyou got a wonderful dress from you father but the most wonderful things you got from him are the memories you have. You still have the feeling of being his beloved daughter: I'm sure not only when you are wearing this beautiful dress but anytime. Thank you for sharing your memories and the pictures of you and your Dad.
Sabine xxx
What a beautiful dress, your dear father obviously had iimpeccible taste You look lovely in it now and those photos of you and your dad bring a tear to my eyes, you had an incredibly strong love. xxx
ReplyDeleteSuch a touching post. I can see from these pictures how special this love is. What a beautiful dress in just the right colors for you. I can see knew you well because this dress is perfect. I have clothing my Mom purchased for me that I will always keep also. Lovely post, thanks for sharing this. It is a powerful reminder of the beautiful sentimental feelings clothing can embody.
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Oh, dear Olga. This is a very emotional post, love that dress so beautiful and I love all the support I am also having this dress on you. Take care and have a wonderful week, dear Lady.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your dear memories and the photos of you and your dad. This is such a beautiful dress. The jewelry is gorgeous. Although your dad is always in your heart but I believe wearing the dress he is even closer to you. So why should you go rid of the dress, it's not sentimental, it's what I call love.
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Lenya
Your father was a real gentleman! Beautiful dress and gorgeous accessories as usual. Have a wonderful weekend too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely dress, and worn so touchingly to commemorate your dear Dad.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the old pictures woth us! You father was a really handsome man in both photos! You were so lucky to have had such a good relationship with him! I think just a few girls can be get this grace!
ReplyDeleteSuch sweet memories. It sounds as though you and I both lost our fathers right around the same time, spring 2004. You will always be his precious, beautiful girl.
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet post, thank you, Olga for sharing it at Visible Monday. How wonderful that you were a "darling daughter." I miss my father too, he's been gone ten years.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful post, Olga. I have a special bond with my father too. The dress is lovely and even more so with it's sentimental value for you.
ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful that you have such fond memories of your father. Those photos are so poignant, you can see in the second one how he was there for you. Lovely post, lovely dress.
ReplyDeleteThis story touches me particularly right now because my ex died of cancer a week ago, leaving behind his three children whom he raised on his own. They're now young adults so will be able to take care of themselves now, but they'll miss him forever.
ReplyDeletethat is a very pretty dress!
ReplyDeleteLovely man, lovely daughter ... lovely memories that you've shared with us. Still a very beautiful dress, and you look great in it. I miss my parents as well. One never gets over that loss completely. Thank you for sharing this with us.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a wonderful week!
Un hermoso vestido y unos bellos recuerdos. Me ha conmovido bastante...
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