My Dad’s Birthday
A year ago, I wrote a birthday blog posting for my dad. When I wrote it, I had no idea that it would be the last birthday my dad would live to see. I had no idea that I’d only see him twice in person after writing that post ((In June 2011, when I went to Ontario for a family reunion and in February 2012, when I went to be with him and my family for his brain surgery.)). I really did not expect to be reading that posting at his funeral just 8 months later.
When I look back, I’m really, really happy that I wrote that posting when I did. My dad was really touched by it – he knew that I’d learned a lot from him and that I loved him. I’m sad that there’s so much he’s going to miss out on – and I miss him so much. But at least I know that he knew how much he meant to me – and I got to tell him that not just before he died, but when we all thought he’d be around for many, many years to come.
Today, I drank a Tim Horton’s coffee in my Dad’s honour. Here’s to you, Daddy. I love you.
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Another beautiful post Dr. B.
Your Dad, My Brother,
A nice tribute to a great man. I really miss him.
Happy Bithday Jack!!!
It’s a great day to celebrate what an amazing person he was. I’m sorry that he’s gone.
That was so touching. It’s always good to celebrate the person. I’m sure he was quite proud of you.