My Dad's Birthday

[davidbcoe]

Today's my Dad's birthday.  He would have been 88.  It's been eleven years since we lost him and I still think about him every day.  And each time I do, the memory of him brings a smile to my face

Comments

[sartorias]

A salute to your dad, and a hug to you. I know what you're feeling, or at least I can imagine: my dad's birthday is 11 July 1929, and he died 9 August 1998, so I go through this same thing every summer.

[davidbcoe]

Thanks, Sherwood.

[davidbcoe]

It does, Tiffany. I still miss him terribly, but the pain of losing him has faded for the most part, leaving wonderful memories and his voice in my head, teasing me when I deserve teasing and giving me strength and wisdom and courage when I need them.

[rosy_cotton]

I guess, your father was a great man and he really deserved that love you gave him. And the love that still lives in your heart...

[davidbcoe]

Thanks. Kesia. He was a great father, and a good man.

[davidbcoe]

Thanks, Steve. He'd be raising a glass of scotch.

[kateelliott]

[davidbcoe]

Thanks, Alis!