Today would have been Dad's 69th Birthday

Dad died on May 15th of 2005 from pancreatic cancer.

I am my Dad's daughter--we were cut from the same cloth, mannerisms, voice/speech pattern, the whole 9 yards. Even our baby pictures look almost exactly alike.

I think of Dad a lot.

Fortunately, Mom was busy today so she didn't dwell on it, though I know she misses him, too.

My brother called today 'cause he knew is was Dad's birthday. He said that he entered his old truck in a car show, not 'cause he thought he'd win anything, but in Dad's honor. Someday, he and my nephews will finish Dad's last project--a car that's still in our garage.

Dad would have loved his grandsons. I wish he'd had the chance to meet them.

Happy birthday, Dad.

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Mary McKinney Oct 2, 2010, 11:25pm UTC

I'm so sorry to hear of your dad. My dad also died of cancer and I remember him daily, but the day of his death always hits me like a ton of blocks.

Stacey (Jesus is coming soon-are you ready? ) U. Oct 3, 2010, 11:10am UTC

Thank you very much, Mary.

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Debbie W. Oct 3, 2010, 1:10am UTC

So sorry for your loss. My father & stepfather died died 11 yrs ago, just about two months apart.

Stacey (Jesus is coming soon-are you ready? ) U. Oct 3, 2010, 11:12am UTC

Thank you, Debbie. 2005 was rough--Dad died, then Grandma died, then my pastor, who was like a grandfather to me, died, all within months. At least I have the comfort of knowing where my pastor is.

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Beth J. Oct 4, 2010, 10:37am UTC

Thanks for sharing your post on Getting to 3000 Together

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Otelia S. Oct 4, 2010, 3:05pm UTC

Oh I'm so sorry! Prayers to you.

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