Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Happy Birthday Dad



Today is my Dad Birthday.  He would have been 79.  I miss him.  Here are a few things that I miss about him, in no particular order

***. His Smile.  My dad had a great smile that could light up a room.  My dad was a big man by most peoples terms. But a big man came with a big smile.  

** His Singing.  My dad was always signing.  He had a great voice and appreciated great music.  He loved to hear great choirs and soloist.  He loved music but he loved to sing.  I grew up thinking all people could ply the piano...because my dad could...latter I learned what a rare talent that was to just sit down and play and sing...it was awesome and I miss it.

** His Whistleing.  This will make my family laugh because I can not stand when people whistle around me...except my Dad...he had a great whistle.

** I miss his adventures.  He was always up for adventures and getting lost and day trips.  He was ready to go and explore.

** I miss talking to him every Sunday about the Redskins.  And on the off chance that they win I miss calling and sharing I the victory party with him.  I love talking football with my dad.

**. I miss his stories.  Although some were so hard to believe, he knew how to tell a good story.  

** I miss his tales of new friendships.  My dad was a great friend and knew how to find people and take care of people that needed a friend.

** I miss his problem solving skills.  He loved puzzled and trying to solve everyday problems, and if he could build the solution out of wood...all the better...

I miss his love.  I had  never doubted that he loved me.  I never doubted he loved he loved y husband or my children.

I love you Dad.  Till we meet again.