Dad, I have so many wonderful images in my mind of being with you. Here are a few of my favorite while growing up:
* Your whistle, that distinct sound that told me you were around and looking for us. Still to this day if I hear this my ears perk up and I immediately look for you! ("whee, whee, WHOO, WHOO")
* Shoulder rides.
* Your big hand reaching back for me as I would run to reach up and hold it.
* The way you used to reach your leg around the back and kick me as we were walking. It took me a long time to figure out who was doing that!
* The fun songs you would always sing like "Water".
* All of the things you taught me about nature like "F" is for flat is for Fur trees.
* My interview to get baptized. You were my bishop and we had that interview in your bedroom. I remember feeling sooo lucky to have it at home!
* Your wisdom, the way you taught me to notice things around me and to hypothesize or figure out how they work.
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