When your dad wasn’t there
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I threw the un-cut birthday cake in the garbage. My aunt asked if I was going to drop it by his house. “No, he doesn’t deserve it.” Once again he hadn’t shown up. Another meal, another missed opportunity.
We lived together as a family for only nine years. Closing my eyes, I see that day as if it were yesterday. Dad on the sofa looking so sad. “I will miss y’all”, he said. In my nine year old naiveté, I said, “dad, we will see you when you come get us to visit.” Not realizing life is rarely so simple.
Over the years we… to be continued on “Blogs By Christian Women”
This is beautiful, Carmen. Thank you for sharing your heart through your writing. Love the look of your blog! Well done!
Thank you Julie for your encouragement. Your words touch my heart. You always inspire me as a writer to get out there and write. You do it so well. I am settling into my new blog home. Mandy and Traci did a wonderful job of helping my vision become a reality. Come back again soon.
Carmen, beautiful….. just like you… heart touching……
Judy you are so kind. I am so glad my thoughts spoke to you. Thanks for stopping by :)