My Father's Heart
The early morning sun streaming through the East window of our bedroom enhanced the warmth of this tender moment between my daughter and her father. She loved Saturday mornings because of the opportunity to snuggle up closer to her father when he didn’t have to leave for work. I relinquished my place in our bed to grab my camera and capture this special time. This picture was taken 10 years ago, and my little girl is now a teenager who still loves to crawl up into her daddy’s lap. On a spiritual note, I have spent many years trying to sort out the “character” of God… His presence in our lives, if He is demanding or compassionate? When I see this picture I understand the heart of a father towards his child and I can believe that I am cherished by our Father in Heaven. Some people believe there is no God. I can understand that too. But to borrow a quote from a favorite movie of mine, (Second Hand Lions) “Sometimes the thing we need most to believe in may or may not be true.” Whatever you choose to believe in, if it is good for your heart, then cling to it with all your might.
Surely you are still our Father! Even if Abraham and Jacob would disown us, LORD, you would still be our Father. You are our Redeemer from ages past.
NLT Isaiah 63:16
A tender greeting for a Father’s Day card!
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RachelLea
This is beautiful, and your description makes it even more so. =) Well done.
Dawne Olson replied
Thanks Rachel!
Leslie Wood
I love this shot…very touching. I also love that movie and can’t believe someone else knows that quote!! I feel that is so true. :)
Dawne Olson replied
Thank you@ I think I have that quote written in the front of all my journals as a reminder to myself that its ok to believe in things you can’t prove.
Namueh
cutest!
Mechellerene
Beautiful. What a perfect picture of ‘blessing’. I’m undone.
micmac
Beautiful and tender words ,fantastic and moving shot.
Jen Arthur
What a beautiful moment. And such a perfect, heartfelt description, too.
photosbylefty
what a loving, tender moment, captured superbly by you, your daughter is quite lovely
EarthGipsy
Warm, tender, loving – what great memories your daughter will cherish! Fabulous shot Dawne :-)
momma2four
Beautiful capture. What a nice description too! (I remember crawling into bed as a kid w/ my parents too on Saturday mornings.)
Starling
What a treasured moment. You have find joy and contentment. This will be a treasure for your daughter long after she has moved away from her parents. She will always remember the love when she looks at this.
Snapshot20
Very Sweet capture of a special moment.
Thanks
Dawne Olson replied
Thank you for your kind comment.
AndreaMarie
ohh, this is my favorite of any image here on Redbubble. It makes me wish I were little again, back at home..so I could do this just one more time. I miss my Daddy, this made me cry. Thank you for sharing this beautiful picture and story.
Dawne Olson replied
What a tremendous compliment Andrea. As daughters who are cherished by their fathers, are we not always in their hearts in this way? Even if they are not physically present? :o) xx
Mark Curry
As a father of a daugther – this touched my heart – along with your lovely words
Dawne Olson replied
Thank you Mark.. I’m glad you were touched by it. I took this picture when I was still shooting with film. When I developed the pictures several months later – I literally got goose bumps!
Joanne Bradley
This is so very beautiful! I wish all little girls had a daddy that would hold them so tenderly!!!!
Dawne Olson replied
Thanks Joanne… that longing is felt most assuredly by those who have not. I am eternally grateful my daughters do!
Laurie Search
Oh, I just love this. It is so touching and beautiful.
Dawne Olson replied
Thank you Laurie.. it is one that is close to my heart!
VillyNickolov
Thank you for this one!
Dawne Olson replied
My pleasure! Thank you for your comment
Prasad
Exceptional!
Dawne Olson replied
THank you Prasad… this one means a lot to me ;0)
Erwin G. Kotzab
So nice!
Pause115
This is so awesome I almost have tears in my eyes. As a young believer (not in age) one day I was lying in bed and just loving on the Lord. I closed my eyes and I was in His embrace. The love and security your daughter feels is what I felt in the arms of the Lord. I thank you and your family for sharing this photo. Blessings.
Dawne Olson replied
That is a very precious testament to the experience of knowing a Father’s love. Thank you so much for sharing and viewing my work.
MelanieSpeaks
This is such a loving and touching capture…simply beautiful…perfect
Julia Thomas
I love the colour and tones in this image
Dawne Olson replied
Thank you Julia.. it means a lot to me.
Vasile Stan
Speechless! well, almost… That ever-present tear inside of me I dedicate to you and those like you who spread beauty selflessly. Thank you!
Kristina K
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this is so sweet, it would be a nice addition to the group and challenge that opens soon..:)) k
Dawne Olson replied
Thank you Kristina! I appreciate the invite!
DanaMS
Dawne Olson replied
THANK YOU for the feature in the ALL OUT EMOTION group!! I’m so happy!!
Kaitlyn McLaug...
This is so moving. I have tears in my eyes from reading what you wrote (typed) This is such a beautiful capture.
Dawne Olson replied
Thank you Kaitlyn.. I’m glad it touched your heart!
Angela Harelson
Such a beautiful moment captured, one that you’ve shared with the rest of us. Love the movie you took the quote from and something I feel illustrates very well what you’ve captured and shared with the rest of us. Thank you!
Dawne Olson replied
Thank you for the beautiful comment Angela.. Its my pleasure to be able to share it with everyone!