A Rose by Any Other Name

Sunday was Father’s Day.   For many years, that’s meant going to the movies and then grabbing a bite to eat.  This year, was no exception as we spent the day watching Pirates of the Caribbean and feasting on sushi as we tried to stay cool in the Southern heat. 

Some people have dads, some fathers, some Pops…we have a Fom.  My dad has a great sense of humor and is always quick with witty repartee.   So, when in a rush to sign a check for my sister’s piano lessons, he crossed the “T” in Thomas, and got frustrated at having to void that one and start again.  A little harmless and hilarious teasing, had us calling him “Fom”. “Fom” soon became a term of endearment and everyone who was in the “in crowd” called him that.  All of our friends did, and even our boyfriends.  My maternal grandmother did, too!   And 35 years later, we still do!  In fact, when my son was born,  he didn’t want to be called Grandpa, but “Fompa”. 

When they moved to North Carolina ten years ago, my father decided to reinvent himself and introduced himself to everyone in the new neighborhood as “Thomas” instead of Tom.  I have to admit, it’s still strange to me to hear someone refer to my father as Thomas.  It’s too stiff and formal.   They will never know the kind, loving, funny, gentle-giant of a man who is the rock upon which our family is built.  A man who taught and modeled the core values that hold us together.

1. Family comes first
2. Love, honesty and personal integrity hold the family together
3. Hard work is the  answer to the question
4. Whatever you do, do your best at it

So, my card today celebrates and honors The Man, They Myth, the Legend that is my Fom.   I love you, Daddy. 

Base:  Island Indigo, 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″
Layer 1:  Whisper White, 5 1/4″x 4″
Layer 2:  Pick a Pattern Designer Series Paper, 5 1/8″ x 3 3/8″
Layer 3:  Island Indigo 1/4″ Ombre Ribbon
Layer 4:  Island Indigo cut with Large Letter Framelits, and sponged with Whisper White Craft Ink
​Layer 5:  Regals Enamel Shapes

1. Adhere Layers 1 & 2.  Wrap ribbon around around it and adhere to the back with glue dots.   Tie a knot in the front of the card.  Adhere to base.
2. Adhere to letters to card with  Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.  
3. Add Regal enamel hearts.

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