LOOKING BACK TO LOOK FORWARD! | DALEY DIARIES WEEK 39/49 I Tom Daley

I can’t believe my dad has been gone for 10years! It is weird to even imagine life without him being part of it, but his lessons and memories keep me moving forward every day!
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[@theillytellez3761]

i support the "husband vs work husband" video motion with violence! would love to watch it!

[@amissbennet]

Yesyesyesyes (à la stefon)

[@kelelithabane2849]

With violence??? Me too

[@theillytellez3761]

@@kelelithabane2849 oh, sorry for the confusion, it's the way we say it in my country when you wholeheartedly agree or support something- hope it didnt get lost in translation

[@kelelithabane2849]

😄😄😄I support and enjoyed it sooooo much

[@kelelithabane2849]

CORRECTION "And would enjoy Ioit very much"

[@Letissiaskatetapes24]

I'm crying right now. Your dad was amazing. He would be so proud of you Tom.

[@curlygirly00]

As someone who has lost both of their parents, thank you for being open and taking about your dad. My mom's birthday is coming up and my childhood best friend and I both celebrate that day as "Kay Day" even though we live hundreds of miles apart. (My mom's name was Kay). You are amazing and your dad would be so proud of who you've become.

[@curlygirly00]

Question: Do you share pictures and stories about your dad with Robbie? I have told my stepdaughters about my mom (I don't have my own children). I even gave my oldest a teacup my mom had given me because she collects tea cups just like I used to.

[@occasionallyfabulous6411]

@@curlygirly00 he does, you can see it in an earlier video where he explains something to Robbie about his dad and in the next video the same question came up. Also, that's where Robbie got his name, Tom's father's name was Robert as well

[@szlendak1368]

Happy Kay Day in advance !

[@marionv153]

Lovely listening to you talking about your father. He did a really good job raising you. Enjoy those weeks with family before going to Tokyo. 😘

[@paulweston8755]

Your dad would be so proud of you

[@duaneschirmer2892]

"He was a good guy." I can't think of a better epitaph.

[@la.uralox]

I lost my mum 3 days ago to cancer and hearing Tom talking about losing a parent at 17 is so relatable, it just doesn’t feel real. I’m 19 and the idea that my mum will never see me get married or have a kid breaks my heart. I know she’ll always be with me though

[@catward3267]

Are we taking bets on how much yarn shows up in the Olympic Village tagged for Tom? Perhaps enough to teach other Olympians!

[@rickmeyers401]

Tom, my dad passed away 59 years ago when I was only 8, trust me, you never get used to it.

[@omadjourney]

You definitely don't, my father passed away 2 years ago and would have been 66 today, it never gets easy.

[@kathrynwitte3398]

My mother died in 2008. I’m not “used to it”. I’ll be 60 this year. Unfortunately I’d already lost her by half in 1994 due to a paralyzing stroke, and I’m pretty sure it’s the ache of my life... nobody is ever “ready” to lose their closest parent.

[@robertlaw6283]

My dad died in 1977 when I was 18. You do get over it!

[@kathrynwitte3398]

@@robertlaw6283 my father died in 2001. I was over it before it happened, but for the parents to whom one is attached, it doesn’t happen.

[@matildalynn6196]

Your dad may not be with you any longer physically, but I believe he's seen all of your milestones and is so very proud of the man you are. 💜

[@davidgrima9589]

Can't imagine your Dad's reaction to your Olympic success besides the others, you truly make him so proud. Well done Tom

[@storyman507]

Tom I'm 72 and I still remember what my father said to me once. "the older I get, the smarter my father will get." Its true. Bless you in the loss of your father.

[@lauradavidson4240]

Thank you for sharing your memories of your Dad with us ❤️ He was clearly an amazing guy and I’ve no doubt he’s still always with you in everything you do ❤️ I agree that it’s so important to talk rather than bottling things up. My dad has been gone 6 years now and I still talk about him all the time, which I find really helps with the grieving process ❤️

[@cherylmann7815]

Listening to you talk about you Dad made me cry. I lost my Mum in 2016 suddenly and it is very hard some days. Big Hugs to you Tom. ❤️

[@clfldlclc7204]

big hugs to u💛 i lost my mum aswell, but i feel so understood by a lot of people here. 😘

[@BB-fq2pq]

Didn’t bring tone down, raised it up to “real”. Thanks. Hug.

[@flyinrobin3]

Don’t apologize for the tone, that’s the important stuff in life! Grief is something we all experience as human beings, connecting with each other is so important - especially as of late. Thanks for sharing. Love you!

[@jillmayes139]

Dear Tom, your dad lives on in you and now in Robbie. Those we love never leave us. X

[@TransConBrilliance]

Thanks for that. I was diagnosed 2 days ago with multiple brain tumors. This was an unexpected twist in your video. It helped me to think about people close to me. And whatever happens they will thrive and I will still be a part of their lives.

[@fen6904]

❤️

[@lilylove3946]

Wishing u all the love and support coming your way.

[@rosepetal34]

sending love and best wishes to you ❤️

[@methlakayuneth1589]

I hope nothing but best and well for you... Wishing a quick recovery ❤️❤️

[@kristinwerner5519]

We all officially just fell in love with your dad. ❤️ Thank you for sharing him with us - and what a legacy he has!

[@tienphan3719]

i hope you will make a video called " spending a whole day with husband" because i love the moment that you and Lance together

[@PatSen]

Thank you for sharing your memories of your Dad, Tom. It didn’t bring the tone down at all. On the contrary it made me reflect on my relationships and shed a silent tear on some of the losses that still hurt. That sentence, “he was a good guy” was uttered with so much love and longing that it made me cry. You are lovely lad, and a good son.

[@robertcase1435]

Just before a dive, do you and Matty say anything to each other? Like good luck? Or, love you, or you're a dork! ?

[@emhansom6753]

I am only 1 year older than you but feel like I have watched you all my life as I have watched the Olympic games for years from your first year with my nanna who has always loved it and a passion we shared together. We was crying when you got your medal and for your dad as he was such a proud and support dad. Unfortunately I lost my nanna march 2020. I wish she was here to watch you win that gold medal with Matty Lee but I stayed awake to watch it and she was with me. Xx

[@germanlopezarenas1449]

Wow, what a good person you are! Tom, your parents, both of them, made a warm hearted men from you. What we see in you is the best tribute to your father. Thank you. Happy about your last results!!🥇🥇🥇🥈

[@CanadaKeith]

Nice tribute to your Dad. Like that a lot.

[@matthewmatics6928]

My grandfather's younger brother passed away from a brain tumor when my grandfather was 14 and even when he was in his 90s he said he remembered him everyday. I am now going through the same thing as my grandfather and knowing that that strength exists in other people is so important.

[@samanthajester3312]

I love you Tom!

[@faytodd2654]

10 years.... I still remember a documentary about his cancer like it was yesterday. Must be the way you still speak about him and make him present in this crazy new world. Ooo what ice cream?xx

[@gracechan8386]

lovely to hear you talk about your dad. He would be so so proud of you

[@aprilmarch2379]

Your Dad was proud of you with good reason, the lessons he taught you have served you well with Robbie, that my love is never a downer. 🤗💙

[@laurakleinman]

Loved the part about your Dad I lost my father two weeks ago even though he was 84 and I’m 58 It was and still is a difficult time. Hearing what you said about your dad made me smile and think of fun memories with mine. Thank You ❤️

[@kwintin]

I don't know how you managed to pull this off but you make really authentic, relatable content but yet it also feels very "glamorous" and surreal.

[@michaelbrown-tf1so]

A few days ago I caught Matty in a 43 minute interview. I listened to him talk about learning how to focus and the death of his father. His "maturity," for the lack of a better word, impressed me. I had known about your dad, and was moved by all you shared about him. The more I learn about you and Matty, the more my heart cheers for both of you. You, Lance and Matty have a love and respect for each other I wish more of the world would come to know. Robbie, Lance, Matty and I wish the best for your mom too. May your love grow ....

[@peggyesquibel8353]

Loved the reflecting and sharing the memories of your dad. So sweet! They may be gone physically, but they are always nearby in our hearts!

[@diviandrycardona1872]

10 years already? You had an amazing father, your #1 fan.

[@francescacacciani8330]

Regardless of the fact that I like pretty much all of Tom's videos, I can understand (well, I can barely understand) why someone may dislike some of them. But I honestly can't understand how anyone can dislike a video like this, where he spends most of the time in remembering his father. Seriously, what's wrong with you?

[@daniellaconway3477]

Remember watching your dad at that press conference on tv so emotional, my dad has been gone 16 years now, never forgotten always with us,always proud

[@debbiemacken2739]

I lost my dad to a brain tumour 21 years ago and I feel like you do. He died in the May as I got married in thenAugust. A tough day to get through. Know he will be watching our 3 daughters and guiding them in the right direction. Never gets easier xxxx

[@maeelle872]

Thank you for talking about grief Tom. Not a downer at all, it's part of life, so it's really great and helpful to see anyone talking about it and sharing their perspective. Loved hearing about your Dad. :)

[@chucknyc123]

I totally understand why you are so beloved around the world, Tom. Everybody is crying right now.

[@charliehorey9886]

As long as someone is remembered, a part of them continues to live here on earth. it seems clear that your dad lives on in your kindness and sensitivity...and in how you raise your son. it must be great knowing that whatever happens in tokyo, your dad would be proud of you ....not everyone grew up with such love and support and its a gift that you will always have

[@brian52763]

Grief takes it own time, do ever apologize for your grief! When our loved ones that have passed are on our mind, thats when they are closest to us! Your dad would indeed be very proud of the man, husband and father that you have become!

[@louisechapman4009]

Your Dad would be extra proud of you as you head to Japan.

[@tytn9978]

I continue to enjoy the "conversations" I have with my parents, even though Dad died in 2000 and Mom in 2015! I have so many memories that it is easy to imagine what they WOULD say to me in certain circumstances, and I can still "hear" their voices in my head, and "see" their reactions, especially to something stupid I've done!

[@RoadkillbunnyUK]

My Dad died when I was 16 after a two year battle with terminal cancer. It has been 27 years now and your words about your Dad where so touching and made me think about my Dad. I still think about him almost every day, still cherish my memories, like him trying to teach me Latin when I asked him to, him reading the Narnia books to me when I was under 10, him being the backbone that allowed me to developed in my sport (show jumping) and made what is an expensive, difficult often heartbreaking sport possible. It was very hard as I developed to not have him there to see the results of the work he enabled but I do believe he was with me. When my children were born I felt him with me, through everything since including my progressive genetic condition no leaving me unable to work, be safe around horses and in an electric wheelchair I feel him with me. He is always with me, cheering me on, helping me through the hard times with is never ending support and quick witted dark humour. I know how it feels, it is not what we would have wanted but this was our reality and new normal and we learn to live in it with love.

[@2K1Y7]

Like everyone else, I was moved when I heard you speak of your dad. 🥲 I lost my dad at age 7 to the Vietnam war. It's a loss that can never be made up for. It pleases me and helps me to know that you will be loving your son... Passing that love along to him, from your dad. There is just a little bit of healing in it for me...and the world.

[@robzphotoz5465]

Your dad's love will live within you forever! ❤

[@jeanbergeron6451]

Having good parents is a gift of life.

[@barbaralisiecki9423]

Your dad sounds like he was an awesome person.

[@robertschwartz4810]

I was touched by your reminiscences about your father. He sounds like a great guy.

[@charlescoffey695]

Memories are precious!

[@DST975]

In some ways you don’t really realise how much they mean to you, until they’re gone, and then when you become a parent yourself, you understand why they did the things they did, embarrassing or otherwise. I still miss my dad 30 years on and think I always will. Awesome job in Japan and Budapest btw. Your dad would be bursting with pride. 👍🥇

[@Aeolian4]

That was the sweetest video ever, you are a wonderful person.

[@JeanMarc2508]

Very moving moment talking about your father. I did not know this close relationship with my father, but I have tried to be a good « friend » for some people around me. Your father would be so proud of you. I would be so proud of you if you were my son, or my brother, or my nephew...

[@katemacpher]

Lost my mom back in May 2015. She and my dad were celebrating their wedding anniversary in UK where she was born. This year would have been 51 years married. They married really young as she was in her teens at the time. She went out for a walk in the morning before breakfast as she loved walking but unfortunately never returned as she had fallen into a ravine. Something I struggle with every day losing her. Miss her tons. ♥️ Helps to even just write alittle about it here. Thanks for sharing about your dad, Tom.

[@specialforces101]

What a wonderful father to have had.

[@sobelou]

Lovely and powerful video. Thanks!

[@chrischarlton82]

You don't even realise how much of a great role model you are being with your videos, Tom. Grief is so difficult and it affects everyone differently, but your advice will help so many. Keep going, your dad will be so proud looking down on you :-)

[@eijimihara]

We can’t wait to see you win in Tokyo again in The Olympic! Your father will be looking after you from above!

[@hotalotafun]

OH! you DAD has seen all of your accomplishments,and I am sure he watches over you ,Lance, and especially Robbie!!!

[@armandbasmajian4242]

I lost my dad at 21 I know how you feel. I'm much older than you but I still hear him.

[@ap94131]

Excellent video today. Thank you for talking about your dad. OK, I started crying, but good crying. And those dives were great.

[@mcm17]

You really are amazing 👏, not just an athlete but as a person.

[@thomasblake4762]

Tom you're so amazing, your dad has been with you in spirit through all you've been doing, he would love lance im sure of that and he's happy for you and lance and robbie and your journey through fatherhood hes a proud dad as you and lance are only the best for all of you

[@eugenegamblin521]

Dad is always with you! The love never dies❤

[@Sigita989]

i glad you have Lance who understand what its feel like to loose someone so close. its very hard to give any advice how to deal with that when you never experienced that. i felt like that when my grandma died. I didnt know what to say to make my mom feel better.

[@janehanna7968]

Beautiful sentiment about your late father and how to deal with the loss of a loved one.

[@TheAnnabel22]

He was such a supportive & proud Dad. It was clear to see how proud he was of you and how much he loved you. I remember when you "burst on the scene" and he was always there with a flag and cheering.

[@jonoastley7382]

Seeing this after watching you and Matty win gold in the Tokyo Olympics has made me well up again. Your Dad would have been so proud of you! The whole nation is proud of you and we are glad they you and Matty are ours lol xx

[@williamkelly8026]

Having just lost my Mom, I appreciate this thank you.

[@Tifferia]

Thanks for sharing about your dad, my kids lost their father 2 years ago and it feels unreal but so much of what you said resonates with us.

[@whale2207]

I am so sorry for your dad. The little that I learned about him through the channel, he really seemed to be a great Dad. 🙏May he rest in eternal peace.💐

[@jeremiahmiller4010]

Thank you Tom, You are adorable, thank you for sharing your father, with me. I lost both my parents and yes they are with me every where..now

[@maripalmah]

I believe that you can still feel your father... your father loves you and you love him. So he can be kind of your guardian angel... connexions never lies... he is watching you...

[@lelandpeck4585]

loved your recollections about your dad. He sure was a supportive father and you are and should be proud of him. Thanks for sharing, Tom.

[@Rossismagic]

Thanks so much Tom. Your dad lives in you. ❤️

[@allyoop6552]

I lost my dad - who was my absolute world - in my early 20's. Not the same as losing as a teen, but still painful. I love how you are able to talk about him and can now apply his example with your own son.

[@sonofroderick4255]

Tom, your dad didn't miss any of those events. He was there with you all the time and to prove that you speak of him as if he was there and he was. Love your KZbin channel and I'm watching from Fort Worth, Tx. I know what you're feeling I'm 59 years young and my mom (mum) is always with me. That's her in the sunglasses. Luv ya, God Bless!

[@bettyrubble32]

I’m not crying 😿 you’re crying!!! Later half of video hit me in the feels hard….❤️❤️

[@johnnystir9796]

I've been there Tom. Sending love to you. I lost my dad in 2009 and my mom in 2014. I still think of them both almost daily.

[@BMass83]

As someone who also lost my Dad, I completely agree you become used to your “new normal” over time. It doesn’t become easier but it becomes manageable. Hugs to you and your family Tom. Our Dad’s are up there cheering us on. We just have to listen a little harder.

[@debftlee9990]

Your Dad would be, and is, so very proud of you ❤️. He hears all of your thoughts.

[@zizoo1997]

Your father has always been with you and always will be...in your heart

[@situacioncaprichosa]

I'm crying. Your dad is always with you, with your mum, brothers and now with little Robbie. I'm sure he's so proud of you! You really are an inspiration, so human and kind. I really admire you, deeply. Enjoy these weeks before Tokio. We'll be rooting for you! Besos desde Argentina!

[@tommyseaton2900]

Tom/Lance, great fathers. Cheers fellas from from NE Az

[@dianatsuchiya6546]

Your dad and I are alike, I yelled and cheered my kids always in their sport activities and competitions, always supportive. I enjoyed those moments and now that they are all grown up, I missed them. Enjoy your time with Robbie as much as you can because time flies very fast. Blessings to Robbie

[@bdurain4566]

It is very hard when you lose a parent but more so when that parent tries to be an example to friends & family but your dad did for his family. It is not easy to have a family in today's times. Today's time is changing so fast. Enjoy Lance & Robie time flies.

[@ladymiriam3289]

Hey Tom , proud of you👏👏👏 ... also we missed Lance in your videos too😉😉😉

[@richiej5884]

Your dad saw it all Tom watching from above and probably had the biggest cheering section up there! And with a big and proud smile on his face! ❤️❤️❤️ Best of luck at the Olympics...I know you will do great! 🥇🥇🥇

[@nikitaplus5441]

Whenever I am listening to Vengaboys' We Like to Party, I think of you and your dad! He has raised a great papa for Robbie!

[@seemareema9067]

You and little Robbie will carry big Robbie's legacy 🥺❤️

[@angelalovsey9295]

Oh Tom mi luvver! Talking about your dad was an upper. How lucky to have the video clips of him. Best of British for Japan.

[@susantrask6465]

Congratulations, on your medals, your husband and family and your country must be so proud of you,also i was so happy that you spoke of your father, i remember that day very well of his passing, thinking of your Mother and brothers at this time also,i think he would have been so proud of the man you became husband , father, son and brother, take care ,be safe,where all proud of you.

[@darkzomb]

I recently lost my Dad, less than 2 months ago. Its still fresh for me. I was lucky, and had him for 37 years, I can't imagine how hard it was for you loosing him when you were so young. But I can garuntee you your dad was proud of you from the moment you were born. I appreciate you being so open, and so honest, and I think you had the perfect celebration for him, with the chinese food.

[@tazdeville55]

Super Human Tom just showed us "The Art of Diving", and it was AMAZING of course! 🌊

[@scottsaunders5087]

The dad thing got me he will be looking down mega proud of you as an athlete and human being

[@avislivingston8946]

Remember him as he was he was proud of you xx

[@kennethhudsonhudson9525]

Love it when you talk about your dad. Your entire family. Caught the entire 8 episodes of "When We Rise". Lance - you did magnificent work on that series - please give yourself some credit. You're a gem. I'm old enough to know all that history and to have lived some of the experiences. Had that court case been mounted just a few years later we might have lost. The fight is not over. Best to Tom, Robbie and the entire family.

[@bdurain4566]

WOW!!!!! What an honor for both of you. I know that it is great to be home, Both of you are WOW!!!!!!

[@vanbangphuong7265]

Your Dad always proud of you ,ten years now, I am sure when you go for any competition he is there to cheering for you , you are always his champion son .