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Day: August 3, 2012

Missing Dad

Posted on August 3, 2012 By Tom 2 Comments on Missing Dad
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Today would have been Dad’s 88th birthday. I thought I would be OK and brave it out on this first birthday without him, but that just didn’t happen. Everywhere around I see reminders, and it’s hit me harder than I would have thought. I thought holidays would be bad – the first Thanksgiving and Christmas, … Read More “Missing Dad” »

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