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Wendy Anderson's avatar

The most amazing tribute to an obviously wonderful father and man. The love shines out of your writing, Lisa and you have done his memory proud. I’m sure all of us who read this today will feel like we now know your Dad and also wish that we had in life

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Lisa Dawson's avatar

Thanks so much Wendy and thank you for reading! I so wanted to write down all the good stuff xx

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Rachael Hare's avatar

Beautifully written. Joy and pain ♥️

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Lisa Dawson's avatar

Thanks so much for reading xx

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70s House Manchester's avatar

Didn't expect to be crying this early on a Saturday morning, but here we are.

Beautifully written piece about John ❤️

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Lisa Dawson's avatar

Ah THANKS Estelle for reading xx will return to my comedy habitat next week 👌🏻😂

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Eileen's avatar

A beautiful essay about love and how you carry it forward once someone dies. I feel very similar regarding my own Dad. He had a very long illness and I thought I was prepared, but it’s so final.

I feel him so closely now, still guiding and encouraging me through life. Lovely to read you see your Dad too. ❤️ Thank you for sharing, I hope it helps others in the raw stages of grief, to look forward.

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Lisa Dawson's avatar

I see him every day! It has been 17 years this week but I still am reminded daily but the thoughts are happy ones. Thank you so much for reading xx

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Becky's avatar

God, Lisa. I have put off reading this because I know it would make me think about my own Dad and I’ve read it with tears pouring down my cheeks, with grief for both you and I. Beautiful, absolutely beautiful xx

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Lisa Dawson's avatar

Ah thanks so much for reading Becky and sending love xxx

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ruth edwards's avatar

Thank you for your beautiful piece Lisa. Your Dad sounds like a fabulous person. I lost my dad when I was 37 too, I’m 69 now and still miss him every day. Your words really resonated, thank you.

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Lisa Dawson's avatar

I still can picture him right now! And I’m sure you can too. Such huge parts of our lives xxxx

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Julia | Tides and tea's avatar

Your dad sounds like he was very wonderful, and I nodded (and cried) along as I recognised so much of my own dad in your words too. Mine passed away on Christmas day 2024, and I still can't believe he's not here. I hope one day I too can remember my dad so fondly, without it being quite so raw.

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Lisa Dawson's avatar

Oh I’m so sorry, that’s so recent. Sending lots of love Julia xxxx

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Shiralee Williams's avatar

Beautiful Lisa. My mum died of cancer 28 years ago when she was 55. Still miss her so much and mourn the life she never got to be part of … never seeing my girls growing up, the parties, holidays, etc. Her love of cooking, interiors, gardening and hosting lives on in me and they gives me joy. Have a lovely long weekend x

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Lisa Dawson's avatar

I love that what she loved lives on in you! Thanks for reading Shiralee and have a wonderful weekend xxx

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Nicola's avatar

❤️ He IS a great Dad in your memories. Lost my Dad 18 months ago, God it’s hard but how lucky were we to have had GREAT Dad’s, so many don’t. ❤️

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Lisa Dawson's avatar

Oh I’m so sorry about your dad Nicola ❤️ sending lots of love. And yes we were lucky! Xxx

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Maria's avatar

Goosebumps ❤️What a man ❤️

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Lisa Dawson's avatar

Thanks for reading Maria! Yes he was great 💪🏻

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Jackie's avatar

That’s was truly beautiful. Thankyou for putting into words so many skills and attributes my Dad had as well. He was so dependable. He was kind. He knew everything. I miss him terribly and no man has ever measured up to him. Awful to think that but there it is. He remains my yardstick for every man I’ve ever known. Just this morning I talked to him in the car on my way to work. Just came over me like it does. Tonight in bed I read your words. And cried. It couldn’t have popped into my inbox at a better time. 🙏 6 years and it’s still hard to believe he’s not here. He too was a spider killer and a fixer. Thankyou again. XX

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Lisa Dawson's avatar

Ah I’m so so sorry about your Dad. It’s such a hard relationship to not have and even though it’s now 17 years I can still see him so clearly! Glad that we had him as long as we did though. Sending lots of love xx

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Ellie Rickard's avatar

Beautifully written, a wonderful tribute to your wonderful dad ❤️ That's love x

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Lisa Dawson's avatar

Thanks so much for reading Ellie xx

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Jdeplume's avatar

Such a love filled tribute- it made me cry and also think of my own great dad who had much in common with yours. Women with great dads are not as common as I would wish judging from all my many friends over the years. We are very lucky .

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Lisa Dawson's avatar

We really were lucky, you are right xx thanks so much for reading Joan

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Moy Lewis-Logie's avatar

How lovely to have had such a special dad x

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Lisa Dawson's avatar

I do feel super lucky xx

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India Knight's avatar

This is completely wonderful - as was he, clearly. Thank you for writing it.

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Lisa Dawson's avatar

Thanks so much and thank you for reading India 💫

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Emma Carter's avatar

What a beautiful piece Lisa. My dad died from cancer after a relatively short diagnosis and I was also 37 with 2 young children when he passed away, now 8 years ago. So much of what you said resonates with me, so thank you for sharing. Despite my tears, it’s lovely to read ❤️

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Lisa Dawson's avatar

You were in an identical situation to me! I’m so sorry. My dad was also only ill for about five months and it was a terrible thing to watch. Sending you love xxx

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