This week, had he still been with us, my Dad would have celebrated his 96th birthday. He was an amazing, wonderful person - and full of joy and love [as anyone who ever met him will tell you] In January, Liz sent me a picture of Rosie enjoying her fish and chips - and it reminded me so much of a picture someone took of Dad on his 70th birthday...
I miss Dad - but I am so grateful for the family I have around me now - and Dad would be so proud of them all too. So whilst I am not sending Dad a birthday card this week, it is still the week when the family celebrates 3 other birthdays - Rosie, my niece Lucy, and then today, my son-in-law Gary. This picture was Christmas 2018, when we were all together at Cornerstones. Gaz at the back, Lucy on the right, and Rosie centre front [as usual] Happy birthday to these three special people, who continue to bring love and joy into our family life.
Such a look of joy on Rosie's face!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to all who will be celebrating a birthday, this week!
My saddest moments are always when I think about my dad and how he has missed out on seeing his great grandchildren and his grandchildren's weddings - all these family events and he is the one always missing.
ReplyDeleteGary has the same birthday as me!!!! Happy birthday Gary!
ReplyDeleteI love the comparison between your father and Rosie! Rosie is SUCH a cutie and your father sounds a wonderful person!