Happy Birthday Dad!
Today is my dad's birthday. He's not here to celebrate because he left the earth too soon. Yet not a day had gone by that I did not mis him.
My father was a man of few words. A very quiet man. But he can drop the F bomb anytime.
When I was 16 I started to worry about the near future - that I would have to bring home a boy soon. Not that I had one picked to bring home at that age, but with college looming in the horizon it was one of the things that I had to be prepared for.
Fate did not give me the chance to stress out about this situation as dad passed away when I was 17.
A few days ago my husband and I were in the midst of fixing dinner. The tv was on [it always is on when I'm at home] and the movie playing on cable was MEET THE PARENTS and you know that this movie is about bringing home the boy to your folks and hoping they would like him and conversely hoping the boy would move heaven and earth to impress the folks and getting the precious seal of approval from the parents.
I stopped in mid chopping and looked at my husband and blurted, "I wonder if my father would have liked you."
Indeed I wonder now. Dad are you listening to me from up there? What do you think of the boy I picked?
And by the way, happy birthday, Dad, and I love you.
beautiful photo :)
ReplyDeletehappy birthday to your dad.
Happy birthday to your Dad. I envy him for having a daughter like you.
ReplyDeletehappy birthday to your dad. that was quite some time ago. i'm glad my parents are still both alive at 71 and 68 (in paete, laguna) while my mom-in-law's 61. my father-in-law's celebrating his first death anniversary this halloween
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your Dad. I really think he can listen to your words and maybe he could even answer you.
ReplyDeleteawww, Maria, you made me sad with this post. also remembering my dad. i comfort myself with the thought that my dad trusted me to make good decisions.:p
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful tribute to your father!
ReplyDeleteneedless to say, this is a beautiful post and a wonderful dedication for your father. ^0^
ReplyDeleteno man in ever good enough for a father's daughter. right? aminin nila yan o hindi. ganun sila kapreoctective.. answeet.
ReplyDeletepero probably your husband will have full the approval of your dad.
Beautiful blog post to commemorate your father.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to believe that your father would be mighty pleased with the boy you picked because he knows you are happy and in good hands. =)
What a wonderful tribute to your Dad Maria.
ReplyDeleteI join you to wish him a Happy Birthday.
A great tribute to your father... and yes I am sure he would have liked your husband !
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to Tito! (Naks, feeling close.)
ReplyDeleteThat's a powerful combination of colors in the photo.
a wonderful tribute to your dad and a great picture to match.
ReplyDeleteI am sure your father approves! You are after all your father's daughter. Hope you enjoyed remembering him on his special day.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great start to your week!
Many thanks for visiting Norwich Daily Photo and leaving your comment. Come visit again tomorrow!
fathers can be stern but ultimately they care for and understand their child's happiness. I bet your Dad will like your husband ;) All he cares is for you to find a good man :) Good for you to remember your Dad every moment of your life.
ReplyDeleteHave quickly answered :)
ReplyDelete