Tuesday, April 25, 2017

The century mark

Contemplation
My brother-in-law Pete took this picture of my father many years ago. It's been a favorite, though, for all the reasons you might imagine: it captures the essence of the workaday dissatisfaction that comes with getting up every day and going to work. Who knows what he was thinking? Plus, it's a classic.

Well, today Daddy would have turned 100 years old, but he didn't live that long. In fact, he was only 62 when he died of a heart attack. He is still missed today by all of us who love him. I would have forgotten completely except for Facebook, where several of my family members put up pictures of him and wished him a Happy Birthday.

In my memory, I can still hear him laugh, something he did often. And the love story of my parents will live forever in my heart. If they have birthday cakes in heaven, I sure hope Mama made him one. Maybe they will visit me tonight in my dreams. I can hope, can't I? Happy Birthday, Daddy!
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17 comments:

  1. troutbirderApril 25, 2017 at 4:15 PM

    How very sweet! My Dad would have been 100 in 2009.

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  2. Elephant's ChildApril 25, 2017 at 4:29 PM

    Misty-eyed here.
    How lovely to remember love and laughter. It is hard to think of a better memorial.

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  3. Linda ReederApril 25, 2017 at 4:37 PM

    Our good memories of those who have passed on are a gift they give to us every day.

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  4. Marie SmithApril 25, 2017 at 5:23 PM

    It is a great photo! How wonderful that you have such great memories of your Dad and your Mom, Jan! Sweet dreams!

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  5. RedApril 25, 2017 at 6:51 PM

    That's one of those photos that captured far more than the photographer saw. We always seem to remember the birthdays.

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  6. Linda W.April 25, 2017 at 8:39 PM

    Great photo and wonderful tribute.

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  7. Arkansas PattiApril 26, 2017 at 7:41 AM

    We girls never forget our Dads. I hope he visited you also. Enjoy those warm memories.

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  8. RitaApril 26, 2017 at 8:57 AM

    I hope you got a sweet nighttime visit. :)

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  9. Hootin AnniApril 26, 2017 at 1:51 PM

    Precious

    Your story made me teary-eyed...in a happy way, knowing he was so loved.

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  10. Hootin AnniApril 26, 2017 at 1:51 PM

    Precious

    Your story made me teary-eyed...in a happy way, knowing he was so loved.

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  11. GigiApril 26, 2017 at 2:23 PM

    I love this picture - I feel like he looks many a Monday morning while waiting for coffee!

    Happy birthday to your dad.

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  12. Linda MyersApril 26, 2017 at 5:45 PM

    Good memories of your dad! You're a lucky woman!

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  13. Far Side of FiftyApril 26, 2017 at 9:24 PM

    I hope you get a visit in your dreams!! My Dad only wore a robe when he was in the hospital:):)

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  14. Trish and Rob MacGregorApril 27, 2017 at 7:38 AM

    You've requested the dream, now it will happen!

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  15. AnonymousApril 27, 2017 at 11:22 AM

    Happy birthday in heaven to your dad. Aloha from Hawaii.

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  16. A Brit in TennesseeApril 27, 2017 at 12:04 PM

    What beautiful memories of your dad, I thought he was stood on a set of scales and looking down :)
    My dad died at 58 so very young to lose our dads.
    I'm hoping he and your mum celebrated in heaven.
    Hugs,
    ~Jo

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  17. KayMay 1, 2017 at 10:59 PM

    I'm so glad you have such loving, wonderful memories of your parents. 62 was far too young to leave you. I hope you got your dream.

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