My Dad🥰
This post will never pay enough homage or do justice for the life that he has lived, or how much a cherish him, as I’d literally need to write entire collection of books.
I am forever, and have always been a ‘Daddy’s girl’☺️
I know everyone says their Dad is the best and yes they are right, but I just know deeply that my Dad is extra special.
You see the life he has lived is so rich with journey, experience and contrast.
My Dad never knew his father as he passed away from an accident riding a horse 14 days before he was born.
My Dad lost his mother in the first few of years of his life so he also didn’t get to know his Mum.
He was so lucky to raised by his uncle and grandmother and tells of how they truly had nothing back then, but were so happy and very close as a family💛
My Grandmother was a ‘healer and I was named after her (Nikoleta). People used to come from all around when they were unwell and she would take care of them and help them get better. Dad tells me that even when he went back home in 2007 the house still had dried bundles of all her herbs, plants and ‘medicines’. My Dads tells me she was incredible, but unfortunately nobody in the family could write so her concoctions were never recorded and sadly her knowledge and wisdom left this planet with her.
He escaped from his home country (formerly) Yugoslavia at only 16 with 4 of his mates. I have heard the story of their adventures so many times now, but every time I am with him I just want to hear it again. It’s filled with so much liveliness and joy for him when he reminisces about how they actually even survived🙈
My Dad came to Australia and was unable to read or write but worked hard to over his life to own many businesses from supermarkets, to cafes, to clubs, to menswear stores, and even games parlour which was soooo cool (he also was one talented gambler back in his day🤪). That is where I undoubtedly get my entrepreneurial and freedom mindset from!
I remember as a kid my Dad would ALWAYS give money, whether it to be to charities or musicians busking on the street, and I hold those memories of kindness close to my heart as it truly represents my Dad as a person🙏
My Dad loves kids and animals in the most genuine and beautiful way. He cares deeply about a lot of things, while at the same time being super strong and powerful. He makes me smile when he talks about nature, documentaries and how incredible the planet is as he has such a deep appreciation for how magical it all is🦅🌏
The coolest thing about my Dad is that he is truly the most perfect balance of badass and empath! I know without a doubt I was gifted my Dad as my father because I was here to bring more peace, joy and perspective as a Lightworker/Wayshower, and evolve through my Dads soul, experiences, and take his attributes and contribute them to this world in a way that is needed throughout my lifetime. I was specifically placed in his care so he could teach me how to be a kind, caring and deeply feeling human, but at the same time be a strong, independent and resilient person💫
I love my Dad so immeasurably and could never imagine a life without him on this Earth. He is such a special soul and I honestly don’t think he could ever realise what an impact he has on all of us that love him dearly, those who are lucky enough to cross his path, and the world in general.
I’m so grateful for the incredible blessing I was given on the 10th April 1979.
The gift of my Dad.
My human.
🇷🇸Arrivederci Roma🇳🇿
In the early hours of this morning I lost my beautiful and cherished Dad😔
Zvonimir Jankovic
9th August 1938 - 6th June 2021
My heart is absolutely broken and there will forever be a break that will never can be healed. I will survive but life will never ever be what it was without my human💔
I remembered a quote this past week,
‘You know, in their last moments people show you who they really are’....
and my Dad couldn’t have made us prouder. Through the pain, struggle, exhaustion, he still showed kindness, compassion, was friendly and made every effort to acknowledge and thank every single person who was surrounding him and trying to support him through his battle. Throughout the fight for his life he never gave up and each day said ‘as long as there is hope, we fight another day’ and gave a fist. His mind and soul never ever gave up. He truly amazed all the medical professionals to the point where they said they will no longer predict Dads outcome, and in the end he went until his body had nothing left.
I am so calm in the knowing that all the best parts of me came from my Dad. He was so strong, resilient, and a survivor, yet at the same time had such a beautiful soul that felt so deeply. He gave me the perfect balance of Empath and Badass☺️
We were blessed with the grace of having nothing left unsaid and no regrets. There is always beauty in every tragedy if you look for it and we were able to share something so special and as such we all have peace for how everything played out exactly as it needed to.
I love you so much Dad.
We promised you we would be with you and keep you safe, that we would never leave you alone, that we would be ok, and that you were such a wonderful person you had nothing to worry about where you were going because you were so pure and good. We kept our word. We told you we would walk you all the way to the edge of the Earth, and we did. We spoke about how we would now never have fear for the moment our journeys come to an end because we have you there waiting for us.
I miss hearing your voice so much Dad.
I miss your little stories.
I miss our phone calls keeping each other company on my hour long drive to work.
I miss our coffee dates.
I miss hearing you marvel about the beauty of this planet.
I just miss everything about you.
You were my anchor in this world.
I love you so much Daddy🤍
Thank you for blessing me with the greatest gift on Earth on the 10th April 1979, the gift of you. My human. My Earth Angel.
And now forever my Guardian Angel.