I love you. I have been so blessed to have you as my dad and my kids are fortunate that you are their grandaddy and surregate dad.
This week has had a couple of landmarks. Mom and Daddy have been married 49 years and we celebrated, are still celebrating, Daddy's birthday. Not to mention my son was well enough to attend school for the first time in 3 weeks.
If you don't know him, it is important to say that my dad is a man of strong principles, considered beliefs and clear ethics. He sets a very high standard. I am a independent and free thinking. So, often I fall short, or think I do. When we had a moment alone this week, in the midst of everything else, Daddy told me he was glad I had chosen to join the Roman Catholic Church. He said he knew I had been searching and was happy and relieved I had found a comfortable spiritual home. Now I know he doesn't agree with all the doctrine of church or quite get why I would make this decision. But he gives me an incredible gift that he trusts and loves me so much that he releases me into the unknown and unknowable.
My dad is 75 today. I pray he will live to 100 and more. He is my advocate, my alter ego and my partner in crime.
594. Tuesday, June 9, 2026
2 days ago
My prayers are with you as well. Your Dad was an inspriation to me for many years. Not only was he and your Mom great friend to my parents, but he also inspired me as an Army Officer. He amd my Dad were old WOPA and they had a special talent. Your dad always gave me sound advice even when it didn't mean the best things between you and I, but his intentions were in the best interests of both of us at the time. He and your Mom will always sit at my highest reagards. Please continue to sent them my love. BTW I can remembervidily when I asked him if I could marry you!
ReplyDeleteA little late but...Happy Birthday to my uncle Bud, the handsome stud.
ReplyDeleteI did NOT make that up. But I bet it's very true.
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