My Dear Dad
Today is my dad's birthday.
He turns 59.
He looks like he is 69 thanks to dementia.
Some of my favorite things about him:
- His gum drop smile.
- The way his eyes had an actual twinkle in them when he laughed.
- His broken, crooked nose.
- His work ethic.
- He was one of the greatest teachers ever.
- He loved my mom more than anything.
- He couldn't wait for grandkids.
- His ability to try new things.
- The way he called me Trishy.
- He inspired me to be a teacher.
- He taught me what a good parent should look like.
I love him, miss him dearly and truly wish I could go back nine years and tell him everything I can't now.
He turns 59.
He looks like he is 69 thanks to dementia.
Some of my favorite things about him:
- His gum drop smile.
- The way his eyes had an actual twinkle in them when he laughed.
- His broken, crooked nose.
- His work ethic.
- He was one of the greatest teachers ever.
- He loved my mom more than anything.
- He couldn't wait for grandkids.
- His ability to try new things.
- The way he called me Trishy.
- He inspired me to be a teacher.
- He taught me what a good parent should look like.
I love him, miss him dearly and truly wish I could go back nine years and tell him everything I can't now.
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posted by Trisha at
3:35 PM
3 Comments:
Oh Trisha this just breaks my heart. I am so sorry. Your Dad was wonderful and I am glad that I was able to meet HIM when I did...he would be so proud of you!
It breaks my heart for you as well. Happy birthday to your dad.
Trisha
I am so sorry about your dad. It must be so difficult. My thoughts are with you!
Becky
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