My Daddy

And what would you want for this your 86th birthday? Some time with your daughter? That was all you wanted for as long as I can remember. "Just come visit me, Julie" is what you would always say. "I have everything I need."

....but then he would say,
"I hope I get a chocolate CAKE for my birthday."

How big of a piece would you like Daddy? Some ice cream, too?

I'm here Daddy. Can you help me understand some things? Can you give me your take on what's happening in this world? Have you been given all the answers? What's going to happen next? Have you been told? I've heard there are no tears in heaven. How can you not be crying with all that is happening around me and all the other people you love?

I miss you Daddy...I'll always remember how you took your hand and moved my hair from my right eye as it cascaded over it one day as we sat and talked in the living room. Silly little thing isn't it? Sometimes it still falls over my eye. When I brush it away I think of you. I think of you when I overindulge in chocolate. I think of you when I buy McDonald's food. I think of you when I see a collie.

I'm still a giggly little girl at times especially when I wear a cowgirl hat and boots. But sometimes I feel old, too. Help me not worry about aging. Help me understand how some people are naturally mean but many people are genuinely wonderful. Help me love.....completely.

Hugs, Happiness and Harmony,
Julie