December 7
Today is my father’s 80th birthday. As many of you know, I’ve had an ambivalent relationship with my father since my mother’s death, but to his credit, he tries to come and see LG when he can. He’s been to all of her birthday parties. Last year, he spent Christmas with us while She Who Shall Not Be Named was out of town. So, he’s trying.
My dad was here Saturday for LG’s party, of course. I thought, as I watched him walk to the door, that he looked very old. Mike’s dad is only 2 years younger, and I doubt anyone who sees him would believe he’s only 2 years away from 80. My dad is doing all right, though. He’s hanging in there and he still gets out and about.
Today is also Pearl Harbor Day. My dad turned 14 the day the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor.
Comment by Marlene
December 7, 2007 @ 8:43 pm
Oh my gosh. Today would have been my Grandpa’s 80th birthday…