Happy Birthday, Dad

Thursday, Apr. 22, 2004 - 10:32 a.m.

Today is my father's birthday. He would have been 68 if he'd lived.

I'm missing him today because there are so many of you who have been so wonderful to me.

I wish I could tell him about all of the people I've met or become closer to since he passed.

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Okay, who here hasn't moused over the starfish over there yet? It's connected to a post about my father. I'd be honored if you would go read about him today, even if you've already seen it.

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The rent check from my brother finally arrived; there was a nice surprise in the envelope, too.

A tie tac of the Breast Cancer stamp.

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I was in YMs with JJ yesterday afternoon; she read about my weight loss and is concerned.

I can't wait to show her what I look like. My skin has never looked this great; my hair is nice, my mobility is skyrocketing and my metabolism is as user friendly as it's ever been.

JJ, I love you for worrying. But don't worry. :)

You'll understand when you see me.

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I wouldn't even know where to start to tell Dad about the gifts my friends have given me through these two years since he's gone.

Many of you are so connected to me now.

You've become such an integral part of my existence, and I give thanks every day to the forces that brought us together, and hope we can stay friends and learn and grow in the years to come.

I don't think I would ever be able to reciprocate the things I have received.

Even if all I do is read your work here on Diaryland, you've still given me the gift of your vulnerability and your feelings. And that's a tremendous thing for anybody to do.

Thank you.

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I think that's about it. If Friday Five isn't up tomorrow, I'll pick one from the archives and do that. :)

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