Title: The June Tree: A Nautical Tribute to Dad ⚓🌊

A 2025 Greeting Card from Dove Recovery Art 🌊💙

This year, I turned 40.

And when it came time to decorate the June Tree, I had a choice: Celebrate me, or celebrate him.

My father won’t see this tree.

But still—I chose Father’s Day.

Because he taught me what it means to show up for someone, even when they don’t know you’re showing up.

So the tree stands, quietly radiant, in soft blues and silver whites— nautical ornaments, glittering waves, and the compass of memory.

An ocean of love for a man who always felt most at home near the water.

Anchors, shells, and sailing stars to honor every lesson he ever taught me without saying a word.

And if you look closely, tucked right at the top— a single birthday balloon. 🎈

A small nod to me, in a sea of “we.”

Because this isn’t just a tree.

It’s a tribute.

It’s a love letter.

It’s a quiet reminder that choosing to love… even unseen…

is never wasted.

With Love,

Dana & Nicky