This is my dad holding his 25th grandchild!
Wondering what a heavenly birthday is like. I am sure it is a celebration beyond what my mind could ever imagine!
When I remember you, Daddy, I remember your hard work, your diligence in caring and providing for your family, your devotion to God, your words of wisdom and advise...
But what always comes to the forefront of my mind when I remember you, are your tender words to me...
I remember you pulling me aside at unexpected times and whispering in my ear that I was special.
I remember you coming out to visit when I came from the hospital with #6, and then #7, and you washing the kitchen floor for me.
I remember you telling me after one of those visits, when I was so exhausted, and tired from the everyday of childrearing, you said, "you are so beautiful, Dorothy!" I remembering thinking what kind of glasses do you have on???
I doubted the words I heard, but I remembered them, and that is what I treasure most as I remember you today, Daddy, your tender words!!!
Yes, there were other words I heard growing up as a child that I remember too, that were harsh...
But thankfully, by God's grace and by the gift of forgiveness they can barely be remembered now.
So Happy Birthday Daddy, I look forward to giving you a big hug when I see you again!!!
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