#loveyoupops

[voorhees1138]

LOVE YOU DAD!!! 💙❤️💙❤️💙 #gonebutneverforgotten🙏 #ripdad #rip #lovemyfather #loveyoudad❤️ #dadsfavorite #cheers🍷🍷 #cheersdad #cheersdaddy #loveyoupops #likefatherlikeson #cemeterylove #guelphontario #hero #dadlove #dadlove❤️ #💙 #❤️ (at Woodlawn Memorial Park Guelph) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTr3WZQLZwm/?utm_medium=tumblr

[thedrewway]

Screaming Happy Father's Day to my best man, my best friend, my mentor, my sports fanatic like me, my father, my Pop's and the #1 RedSox fan. I miss you more and more each passing second, life without you will never be the same. I love you more than life it's self, until I see you again RIH MY BEST MAN. #sonandfather #mybestman #myhearthurtstoday #loveyouPops #mymentor #mybestfriend #father #RIH #family #life #missyou 😭😭 (at Towson, Maryland)

[smokestacks313]

Happy Heavenly God's Day to you Sir 🎉🎊 I could only imagine what life would be like if you were still here. I greatly appreciate you giving me the skills and wisdom to survive on this wicked ass planet. 9 grandbabies you never got to met an all. We still living pops hopefully you proud of the road we've travelled. Everybody's still ticking 🙏🏿🕊️ continue to bless us. Send me a what up doe 😎 I will notice. Love pop's continue to rest peacefully. Mom's happy and yo baby is being the best mom she can be. Love King #rih #hhgd #kingsday #heavenlybirthdaywishes #loveyoupops #lldanny https://www.instagram.com/p/CKI2JXzFZhr/?igshid=11kraxmeyinp

[artiebujanos]

#honoryourfather & #honoryourmother #happyfathersday #happydadsday #loveyoupops #loveyoumomma #bibleverse https://www.instagram.com/p/CBsXMqFD7TL/?igshid=1ex5lg198eai

[rip336]

Story Time: My dad is a Saints fan. I am not. I am an artist. My father knows this. He literally said "I got a professional for this job." It made me smile as I heard it. It felt good to sit outside, drink beers, listen to Stevie Wonder, learn music theory, and paint his barbecue grill. I'm not a Saints fan. But I am a fan of my father. These are the moments I cherish. #loveyoupops #fathers #blackamerica #blackmen #ripdoeseverything #saints #cowboys https://www.instagram.com/p/CBBgJScJMDA/?igshid=bpp4dwdfbua2

[chefjaycap]

Pretty awesome to receive this. He was such a good man. @acarasc #jvcjr #jvcsr #jvc3 #jvc4 #lifeofseph #dadlife #domore #bethechange #loveyoupops #foreverinyourdebt (at Angola By The Bay, Delaware) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8OsrzuBxTV/?igshid=1gzwa78w3mmzx

[randomadventuresofawannabecook]

#happyfathersday to our #typicaltropicalfunguy. #loveyoupops #mypoprocks #sodapop #getit #lol . . . #wolcc #sundayfunday #kbbqday #erryday #familyfunday #explore (at Water of Life Community Church) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByyLy89AOme/?igshid=19myb54ixfsfp

[dpomalescreative]

#lovemydad he is an #amazingman ... #Fathers are the #unsungheroes ... they really are!!!... He has served his Country!!.. a #retiredmarine 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💙💙💙👊... And the #bestman I know!!!.. #loveyoupops ... #blessed to still have both of you here (#loveyoumom ) to share such #greatmemoties with!!!...💙💙💙🤣🎊🎊🎉🎉🎊🎊😍😍😍😍😍 (at Fogo de Chão) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw3P-cQAlLm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=4jrzw4olhqy7

[theaussieswifties]

okay, but can we just appreciate the song ‘majorie’

Dear Taylor,

this song is a song that I didn’t know I needed.

I’ve always wanted a song to remind me of my grandfather who passed in 2012, but I couldn’t quite find one. And yes, whilst my grandfather was not a singer by any means, I still can relate our relationship to this song. I guess anyone who has lost someone close can...

what hit me the most is that whilst I was hearing the song for the first time, a butterfly passed by my window, which is the animal I remember him by. The timing couldn’t be more perfect.

the lyrics reminded me of him so much, especially: 

“the car ride back and up the stairs...” - my grandfather and I always used to sing in the car (even though we both sounded terrible) and we even made up our own little songs.

“ Should've kept every grocery store receipt” - my grandfather and I always used to go the shops everytime I slept at his house to buy a newspaper early in the morning - it was our little thing.

the chorus alone reminds me of him and it makes me think of how happy he was and that he was taken from our family way too quickly - I was only young and I didn’t quite understand it - I didn’t know any better...

but now that I’m older, I do understand. I wish he was still around, but I can appreciate the person he was, and it helps me become the person I am today.

i know this is a long post and this probably won’t go anywhere, but @taylorswift, @taylornation from the absolute bottom of my heart - thank you. This song means the world to me - and I know Majorie would be so proud of you x

[opinionatedbrotha-blog]

My Guardian Angel ✊🏾🙏🏾

It’s funny, the more I grow up, in spirit, mind and body, I feel more and more of my Dad being a guardian angel more than ever. It’s like that Harry Porter invisible clock where he puts it on and is invisible to the world.

I miss you pops. Honestly, I felt God took you away from me too soon. I looked at other people and watched how they complained about there dad and how he didn’t do this or didn’t do that. All the while I’m sitting here like, “Are you dumb?” It’s like sometimes I get that the stereotypical ‘black dad’ is a no good cheating man with multiple baby mommas. 😩😒

But I’m here to stop that, because just like my father, there are men out here who take of there children. I’m not saying my dad was perfect and I’m not saying all dad are because they make mistakes and I know when I become one I’m going to make them too.

However, the love and passion between a father and his child is something special. My pops past when I was bout 11-12, it was hard learning how to be a 'man’ or really learning what that truly means. The crazy thing is, through my whole life, I’ve always felt him right beside through EVERY situation.

I say this to say, cherish your father and show him love and compassion. I’m glad my Pops is looking over everyday, watching over my crazy ass in every situation. So thank you pops for always continuing to show me what IT truly means to be a man everyday.

Keep watching Pops…✊🏾✊🏾🙏🏾

[voorhees1138]

💙🇬🇷💙 Love you Pop's. XOXO ❤️🌹 #lovemydad #loveyoualways #loveyoupops #ripdad #fridaynightvibes #cemeterygates #gonebutneverforgotten #mydad #superman #greekpride #woodlawncemetery #cheers #opa #seeyouagain #familyforever #familyfirst #familytime #familyiseverything #greek #🇬🇷 #🇬🇷💙 (at Woodlawn Memorial Park Guelph) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCe7kwBl99W/?igshid=5p9r26am2lsi

[jareddemarino]

My father is hilarious #TheTruthShallSetYouFree #LoveYouPop #BestDadEver (at Spook Rock) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWtxcqcFz0D_18Wg3uxex5eWwFQGCNbol50NPs0/?utm_medium=tumblr

[imadizzylizzie]

Happy Father's Day Pop! Thank you for all of the love, laughter and guidance you shared with us. We all love and miss you, but I know you are with us and Mom. I love you always. #happyfathersday #loveyoupop #gohugyourdad https://www.instagram.com/p/CQWMl3gDBPx/?utm_medium=tumblr

[yourtaichiguy]

Through the years... This guy right here is pretty awesome! Dad, Pop, #Daddio, or Steve. However you call him he’s my #father. He’s been there for me #throughtheyears and I couldn’t be more proud to be called son. How do you celebrate your father or father figure? #loveyoupop #dadrules #musicman . . . #songwriter #numerouno #dadsrule #worldtraveler #ontheroadagain #muscians #vocalsinger #illbethereforyou (at Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByyqK-bheGH/?igshid=90uzy9qf34gl

[mubal4]

Fathers!

 It is Father’s Day Weekend, Saturday before the actual day, so wanted to get this out early and leave tomorrow open for all us dad-dudes to celebrate 😊!  To be honest, I was going through my morning routine, listening to some Tony Robbins stuff and the thought of writing about Father’s Day came to me.  Let’s start it off with a big HAPPY FATHER’S DAY TO ALL YOU OUT THERE.  

 What does it mean to be a Father?  What does Father’s Day mean to you?  I have been blessed to become and continue to be a father. Additionally, I am so very fortunate to have my father in my life.  I want to be sensitive here because I know folks that may have lost their dad, or a father wasn’t around; I get that, and I want to share my thoughts and love with you all that are in that position.  Going back to the questions, I will answer them from my perspective and welcome any thoughts, comments and questions.  Mostly, I would love to hear back what it means to be a father from all of you? For me, being a father is fulfilling. There are moments each day that I receive pure joy just being in the presence of my daughters.  Watching them navigate life and take off on their own personal journeys is a true pleasure.  I am very fortunate to have them, and I take gratitude in that; I do have them, they are healthy, they are a gift.  I know that but there are sometimes, like other times in life, I do take it for granted. I have friends that have lost children and as I mentioned, those that have lost father’s; again, I get that, I am aware of that, and that is why I feel such a strong sense of gratitude.  My girls are funny, smart, courtesy, loving, caring, selfless, they persevere and are beautiful.  Sometimes I can’t believe that they are 15 and 13, respectively. There are times I think they are wise beyond their years.  They have big hearts and have moments where their actions melt my heart.  Of course, as mentioned, they are 15 & 13 respectively so they certainly do test my patience.  I do shake my head at times with some of their decisions and actions & yes, there are times the frustrate the hell out of me.  Seriously though, you didn’t think this blog was going to be all sunshine, rainbows and unicorns about my girls did ya?  😊  Yeah, they are awesome and have some incredibly great moments, but for me to tell you are lives are all that and no drama, come on man!!  😊  Yes, they are tough at times but the joy, love, happiness and fulfillment they provide to me life far outweighs those challenging times.  And, those times of struggle are all growth moments for all of us.  They are all times where we can collectively learn and figure this whole life stuff out together.  Hopefully they are learning things from me; because I am sure learning stuff from them. None of us our perfect and I do not have all the answers, neither do they but together we can find a road to go down and see where it leads us. Over the last 15 years since becoming a father, that journey has gone up, down, and winds all over the place.  There has been tremendous uphill’s, struggles, and fast downhill descent where we’ve (I’ve) been out of control.  But we have made it to this point, still moving forward, still being relentless, and still working together to create the life we want to live.  With these two girls, it has been a wild, crazy, wonderful ride and uberexcited to see where it continues to take us.  

 I do want to make one point prior to moving on, but these two girls wouldn’t be possible without Robin.  I can be grateful and appreciate life, work hard not to take things for granted and at times I screw that up.  But Robin continues to be with me, through all the mess and challenge, all the ups and downs, and WE figure shit out man.  It is tough and hard and frustrating and there are times I don’t know what the hell the next step should be; Robin, in her wonderful, calm, wisdom always lets me know it doesn’t matter what direction you head just take a step and see where it leads you.  As I am writing and think about the girls and Robin; thinking back to over 18 years ago, back here in AZ, where we met and this journey started, pretty wild that we GET to live this life!!!  That feeling right there, that is what I mean by being grateful!!

 So, on the flip side right, talking about how this all could have happened, well it starts many, many years ago in a galaxy far, far away (for the Star Wars fans out there 😊).  I will stop now and not go far back but I am referring to my dad and mom.  Of course, we can talk about their parents, etc., etc. but we will stick right there; it started with them and without them, I am not here.  Seriously, its like a 4 trillion to one chance that we are born. Anyway, this is about Father’s Day and I am going to gloat a bit about the one, and only, Don Ubaldini!!  What can I say, the guy is a trip and in the, almost 45 years I have known him, he has always, and continues to express genuine love towards me and my siblings…….and mom too!! 😊  Okay, I am and adult, a middle-aged man, so I believe I am a bit wiser than I was 20-30 years ago.  And, being a father now, I have come to realize and understand all the stuff he shared with me and tried to teach me growing up.  He had his unique way of articulating some things, but his lessons were and continue to be pure.  Yes, there was disagreements, arguments, and like all families, moments where I thought he was the meanest, toughest, badest hombre around.  Now, I understand what he was trying to do, and I KNOW it was all out of love, wanting the best for me (us) and working his ass off to help us become great adults.  To be better each day and to teach us the things we needed to learn in order to create the lives we wanted to live.  As frustrating as he made me, it was probably tenfold going back; I say this because I experience those moments in my own world as a father.  Wisdom! Perspective! Of course, Gratitude!!  Reflecting on my life and my relationship with both my MOM & DAD, just like my relationships with my girls, the journey wasn’t easy, but the company was pretty freeking awesome.  As we all continue to get older, yes, I do think about our time together and how much more we got.  When I look back at all these years, wisdom, perspective, and gratitude come to the front of my mind, and the more I reflect the more I realize how awesome my father was; how much of an impact he has had continues to have on my life.  Those mannerisms I got from him and the lessons I have learned from him (the good and not so good 😊). I also think of maybe some of the things he has learned from me but also how he handled those challenging moments as a father with 4 kids………...I have 2.  I’ve mentioned this before but one of the things I truly love about the relationship I have with my dad, my mom too, is that every time, every time we talk, we always end the conversation with “I love you.” Some might think no big deal, and some might think that is weird but, for ALL of my life, this man has had no problem expressing how much he loves his kids.  I am happy and grateful to except that trait from him.  Love you dad and Happy Father’s Day to all you pops out there!!!

[femaleicebear]

It’s a big world out there. Who’s to say there isn’t someone or something out there looking right back at us just as curiously.

Mural By Sam3 in Besançon, France.

01/10/2019