Honoring Quintin: A Father's Day Tribute Through Threads of Love
This Father’s Day hits different.
Last April, our world changed forever. My husband, Quintin—my rock, the father of our four children, the man who led with faith, grit, and a heart of gold—was called home to heaven unexpectedly. And even now, more than a year later, there are still moments where it doesn’t feel real. But as a family, we’ve clung to each other, held tight to Jesus, and found healing in the most unexpected places—like reclaiming the table, shared stories, and worn-in t-shirts.
This year, my children and I decided to do something special. Something deeply personal. Each of us created a t-shirt design in honor of Q, and each one tells a story—his story, our story. This drop isn’t just about shirts. It’s about legacy. It’s about love. And it’s about keeping the voice of a father and husband alive in the most everyday, meaningful way we can: right on our hearts… and our sleeves.
Let me share with you the heart behind each design—from mine, and from each of my kids.
KALE: “DON’T SUCK” – THE REMINDER THAT REALLY MEANT EVERYTHING
Kale, my oldest, was always the one who felt the weight of performance. Whether it was Friday night football lights or a packed Saturday baseball tournament, he put so much pressure on himself to be the best. And Q—he knew just what to say, in that classic dad way that cuts through all the nerves and perfectionism.
“Don’t suck.”
That was his line. Straightforward. Hilarious. Honest. But oh, it meant so much more than it seemed on the surface. It was his way of saying, “Don't let the pressure steal your joy. Don't forget who you are. Play your game and leave it all out there—just do your best.”
Kale’s shirt, bold and simple, reads “Don’t Suck” in big letters, and underneath, it’s anchored with Q’s favorite Bible verse: John 3:17 – “For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.”
This verse meant everything to Quintin. He was a man who didn’t lead with condemnation, but with compassion. He didn’t expect perfection, but purpose. He always reminded Kale—and all of us—that we’re not defined by our mistakes, but by the grace we carry. That verse, combined with his favorite phrase, reminds us that we’re free to show up, to play hard, to love deeply… and to let go of the rest.
This shirt is Kale’s tribute to his dad’s voice in the stands, his calm before every storm, and the man who showed him how to walk out his faith in cleats and clearness of heart.
You can grab Kales shirt HERE
ELLA: “FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS” – A DAUGHTER CALLED INTO PURPOSE
Ella is our oldest daughter—creative, thoughtful, and tender-hearted. She’s always felt things deeply, and over the last year, she’s wrestled with big questions about identity, calling, and what her place in this world looks like now that her dad is gone.
But Q never let her wander too far in her doubt. Every time she questioned her value, he pointed her back to a single verse:
Esther 4:14 – “And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?”
That was her verse. Her dad told her that over and over again: “Ella, you were made for this moment.” He saw her strength even when she didn’t. He saw her potential when all she felt was pressure.
Ella’s shirt carries that verse proudly, alongside a crown and a small, meaningful “Q” woven into the design. It’s feminine, faith-filled, and full of grit—just like her. She says this shirt isn’t just fabric, it’s her armor. A way to wear the words that lifted her in her lowest season.
This one’s for every girl wondering if she’s enough. For every daughter unsure of her place. And for every father who once whispered truth that echoes long after he’s gone.
You can grab Ella's T-shirt HERE
FISHER: “GET AFTER IT” – A BLUEPRINT FOR LIFE
Fisher is my youngest son. The one who got to work side-by-side with his dad the most. He was Q’s little shadow at Conway Family Properties. From digging holes to hauling lumber, Fisher learned what real work looked like—and he loved it. But more than that, he loved the man who stood beside him.
Before every job, Q had a mantra. We all heard it a thousand times: “Get after it.”
It became a household phrase. Sometimes serious. Sometimes silly. Always classic Q. Fisher decided that would be the phrase he carried forward—his badge of honor and memory.
His shirt reads “Get After It,” and beneath it, the verse Colossians 3:23 – “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.”
That verse perfectly reflects how Q lived. He believed in doing things the right way, even when no one was watching. He showed us all that hard work is a form of worship. That diligence builds more than walls—it builds character.
Fisher’s shirt is for the workers. The builders. The ones who grind it out with integrity. It’s a reminder that work, when done with heart and for the Lord, becomes something holy.
LILY: “ALL STAR BREAKFAST” – LOVE SERVED SUNNY SIDE UP
Lily is our youngest, and she was definitely her daddy’s girl. One of their favorite things to do together? Go to Waffle House. Just the two of them. Some hashbrowns, maybe a waffle, and a cup of coffee that was far too strong for a little girl—but she sipped it anyway because it made her feel grown-up and close to her dad.
Their breakfast dates were sacred. It wasn’t about the food—it was about the time. The laughter. The deep talks. The space he made for her.
Lily’s shirt is an “All Star Breakfast” design that looks just like their favorite meal. Every detail—extra crispy hashbrowns, white plates, a coffee cup with a little heart-shaped “Q” on it—was crafted with so much love. And under the food? The words:
“An Invitation ~ Revelation 3:20”
Revelation 3:20 says: “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.”
That’s what breakfast was with Q—a daily invitation to commune. To show up for one another. It mirrored our Heavenly Father’s heart: time spent, hearts opened, no distractions. Just love served warm.
This shirt isn’t just cute—it’s sacred. It honors the quiet, steady love of a father who showed up again and again, one breakfast at a time.
Grab Lily's shirt HERE
LORI: “IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL” – A MOTHER’S MANTRA, A FAMILY’S FLOWERS
And now… my shirt.
This one was the hardest to make. Because it comes from a place that still aches. But it’s also the most healing piece of clothing I’ve ever held in my hands.
The night Q passed, he came home and did something he had never done before. He hung his hat on the cross by the front door. That cross has a sign above it that reads: “It Is Well With My Soul.”
I didn’t know that would be the last time I'd see him. But somehow, that moment—his hat on that cross, those words above it—became the image that anchors me. That holds me up when the waves come crashing.
So my design is simple and soft. The words “It Is Well With My Soul” centered in calm, steady lettering. And around them? The birth flowers of our family: Narcissus for December. Poppy for August. Lily of the Valley for May. Blooming together, rooted in shared love.
This shirt is my testimony. A declaration that even in the deepest grief, peace is possible. That God is still good. That we are still together, somehow, even though Q’s no longer physically here.
ONE LEGACY, MANY THREADS
Each of these shirts tells a different story. Each of my kids put their whole heart into their designs—not just to remember their dad, but to carry him forward. And me? I just feel beyond honored to be their mama. To have loved a man worth honoring this deeply. And to keep his legacy alive, not just in words or photos, but in wearable, shareable reminders of faith, family, and fatherhood.
If you’re reading this and you’ve lost someone too, I hope our shirts remind you that grief and gratitude can live together. That laughter still shows up in the middle of tears. And that legacy is never really lost—it just finds new ways to speak.
So this Father’s Day, we’re not just mourning. We’re moving forward with love.
We’re holding tight to purpose.
We’re showing up for breakfast.
And we’re believing, even still…
If you made it this far, thank you for sitting with our story. Thank you for loving and remembering Q with us. And if any of these designs speak to your heart, know that you’re not just wearing a shirt—you’re wearing a piece of our family’s love.
Shop the Collection: Wear the Legacy
These shirts are more than just fabric — they’re faith, memory, and family all wrapped into something you can wear close to your heart. Whether you’ve lost someone special, want to honor a great dad in your life, or simply love a meaningful story behind your style — we invite you to be part of ours.
🛒 You can shop the full Father’s Day Tribute Collection right here:
With grace and gratitude,
Crazy Busy Mama (Lori Conway)
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💙😇 This is without doubt the sweetest thing I’ve ever seen. I just know that your daddy is looking down from Heaven and smiling and saying “Those are MY babies and MY sweet wife”!!! I will definitely be ordering!!! ♥️ Sending so many prayers for you all.