“Guiding Hand on My Shoulder” Word Art Freebie

“Dad, your guiding hand on my shoulder will remain with me forever.” Author Unknown 

In loving memory of my dad, Glenn Arneson (January 23, 1931 – January 10, 2025). 

Part of my heart will always be missing. My dad was almost 94 years old and lived a full, happy life, but it’s still hard to know he’s gone. Even though I live in California and he lived in South Dakota, it was comforting just knowing he was there. 

My dad was …

 🤍  friendly
 🤍  kind
 🤍 helpful
 🤍  loving
 🤍 optimistic
 🤍 hardworking
 🤍 accepting 
 🤍  generous
 🤍  fun
 🤍 happy
 🤍 a wonderful role model

My dad had polio at age two but didn’t let that stop him. Even with a leg brace and shorter leg, he wasn’t afraid to climb places others feared. He built his own business and helped his family feel safe and cared for. 

My dad passed an appreciation of hard work and a can-do attitude on down through the generations. He was loved by his wife, children, grandchildren, great-grand children, and great-great grandchildren. He was my hero!

I love you, Dad!

“Guiding Hand on My Shoulder” Word Art Freebie

I love this quote for a beloved father’s death or for Father’s Day.

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If you’ve experienced the death of someone close to you, you might find comfort in this post by my husband, Terry, at Spring Snow Publications –  Death: The Beginning of Life.

Discussing Difficult Topics with Kids: What’s Worked for Me (post at my LivingMontessoriNow.com blog)

Talking with Children About Death: Creating an “I Remember” Book (post at my LivingMontessoriNow.com blog)

For Father’s Day, you might like:

Best Father’s Day Quotes

“Memory Banks of Our Children” Word Art Freebie

“Any Man Can Be a Father” Word Art Freebie

 

“My Father Gave Me the Greatest Gift Word Art Freebie

“There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One of these is roots; the other, wings.” Hodding Carter (Giving Our Children Roots and Wings)

I hope these are helpful and inspire happy memories. 

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