These hallmark days are so hard for those of us who no longer have a dad or husband. It just reminds us of what we are missing. No one to give a care to or a present. No barbecue to honor them.

However, I honor you Mike. The garden would always be planted with flowers and that is how I will spend my day. I will fill the garden with as many colors of flowers as I can. Even the neighbors will comment when I am done–not that I did a great job but that Mike would be happy to see all the colors.

Miss you, and will be talking to you all day long to see if you like what I did and if I should buy more …