Today would have been my dad's 74th birthday. I have been thinking about him all day, as I do every year on his birthday. Although my grandma was living in northern Arizona at the time of his birth, she travelled to Los Angeles so he could be born in a hospital with better medical facilities. I have thought about this especially the past couple of years on his birthday, and the fact that I am just a few miles from his birthplace.There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about my dad and miss him. He was truly one of a kind. He was incredibly smart, funny, generous, and unassuming. He took a genuine interest in everyone he met, and had a real talent for remembering not only names, but specifics about people he met. He was an incredible father who expected a lot out of his kids ("Why did you get an A-? What happened?"), but also loved to have fun with us. He was great at playing games, telling stories, and even playing practical jokes on his kids.
So, if you can, hug your dad today. Or call him and tell him you love him. You never know when you will have the chance to do it again. Happy Birthday, Dad! I love you!
6 comments:
What a great post, made me teary. I didn't know your dad well, but he had a way of making me feel like I'd known him forever! A remarkable man indeed.
p.s. I just think it may have been your dad that was the angel with Sam in the hot tub.
That was such a great tribute. I'm glad I don't have makeup on yet, because I got all teary. I'm thinking that it won't be long until I have a post about Carter like Caroline's. I can't believe how much her and Sydney look alike-- and Emily for that matter. I just got my tears under control and then I read the hottub post. Oh my gosh! I'm so glad you listened to the prompting!
Amen.
What an incredible tribute! When you and Bret were dating, I loved that your dad knew who I was and called me by name. His sincerity was a characteristic of his I have always admired.
Thanks for that, I loved it, though it made me sad. How I wish we could hug Dad, talk to him, and just have him around. I miss him every single day.
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