Happy Birthday to My Dad

@CarolDM (203422)
Nashville, Tennessee
May 5, 2021 2:28pm CST
Lost my Dad in 2017. Today is his birthday. He is missed every single day. So many memories we shared together. We talked every day on the phone. He loved bird watching. The cardinals (red birds- as he called them) were his favorite. Such a funny sense of humor he had. If I was ever down, he could always say something to make me smile. Enjoy those you love as you never know what tomorrow holds. These two chairs are where we sat each time I visited. He loved being outside. We had many talks in these chairs. Forever memories.
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@Nevena83 (65277)
• Serbia
5 May 21
Wonderful memories. And the chairs are beautiful.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
5 May 21
Thanks! They were special chairs. And I have them now.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
6 May 21
@Nevena83 Every day I miss him.
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@Nevena83 (65277)
• Serbia
6 May 21
@CarolDM You must miss your father.
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@1creekgirl (41427)
• United States
5 May 21
I know you miss your dad, especially today. I'm glad you have so many wonderful memories to cherish.
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@1creekgirl (41427)
• United States
5 May 21
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
5 May 21
Every day I miss him. Many talks and memories over the years. We were always very close. He and Dustin were close too.
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@much2say (55606)
• Los Angeles, California
5 May 21
A happy birthday to your dad! Now I think I know where the Crazy Bird Lady gets it from . Cherish those wonderful memories of you and your dad .
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@much2say (55606)
• Los Angeles, California
5 May 21
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
5 May 21
Thanks and yes I get my bird traits from my Dad.
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@sallypup (61103)
• Centralia, Washington
5 May 21
Your sweet memories must be a comfort.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
5 May 21
They are what get me through the day.
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• Sonora, California
5 May 21
Happy birthday to your Dad in Heaven...
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
5 May 21
Thanks.
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@LotusEyes (2711)
• India
5 May 21
You have a Wonderful memories
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
5 May 21
Yes I do thank goodness.
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@kaylachan (69696)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
5 May 21
I am so sorry to hear about your loss.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
5 May 21
Thanks. I was with him when he passed in 2017.
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@kaylachan (69696)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
5 May 21
@CarolDM If you ever want to talk about it, I'd be willing to listen. I lost both my parents, in 2000 and 2002 respectivly. I had to watch them decline.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
5 May 21
@kaylachan Thank you and I am so very sorry. I was 14 when I lost my Mom.
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@jstory07 (139697)
• Roseburg, Oregon
5 May 21
Sorry for your loss. I am glad you have good memories of your Dad.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
5 May 21
Thanks. Those memories get me through.
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@Fleura (30392)
• United Kingdom
5 May 21
So true. Glad you have so many good memories.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
5 May 21
Thanks! I cherish each one.
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@Shiva49 (26681)
• Singapore
6 May 21
Those we loved are missed every day. Memories keep flooding back of our times together. My dad passed away over twenty years ago and my mom last year. They are alive in my heart, so do are a few others no more.
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@Shiva49 (26681)
• Singapore
6 May 21
@CarolDM That is indeed tough especially for a young girl. I am thankful my parents lived till I had well settled into my life. My only son is also now settled in life; I used to worry earlier as he was born after fourteen years of our married life.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
6 May 21
@Shiva49 Yes, very hard. No matter your age is is hard to lose loved ones. You are blessed to have your family.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
6 May 21
Beautiful words. I lost my Mom at age 14, I understand. So so sorry for your loss.
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@NJChicaa (119619)
• United States
5 May 21
I'm so glad you have happy memories
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
5 May 21
Thanks
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@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
6 May 21
@CarolDM I am so sorry for your loss. I see you inherited his love of birds.
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@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
7 May 21
@CarolDM You are welcome. i see with your posts about the birds the the pictures you show us tells me that you love birds too. That is great that you had that in common with your Dad and I am sure among other things that you too had in common.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
7 May 21
@Hannihar Yes I enjoy all nature and the birds.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
6 May 21
Thanks! And yes I did.
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
6 May 21
There is always now an empty chair filled only with memories happy thoughts and virtual hugs my friend!
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
6 May 21
What beautiful words Doc. Thank you so much.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
6 May 21
@DocAndersen Thanks I have it framed nearby.
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
6 May 21
@CarolDM inspired by your picture!
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• India
6 May 21
He must be watching down on you as you remember him. I hope these voids get filled one day. Happy birthday to him. May his soul rest in peace.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
6 May 21
Thanks! Nobody will ever fill my Dad's shoes.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
6 May 21
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• India
6 May 21
@CarolDM Nobody can actually. Iagree. Dads are what they are. Grumpy-looking fellows but love us a lot underneath.
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@m_audrey6788 (58472)
• Germany
6 May 21
I know the feeling of loosing a father who always makes you smile. I lost my father very early 2008 he was only 53yrs. old and it was a shock to all of us but we have to be happy for him so he could rest in peace. I still miss him so much
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• Germany
7 May 21
@CarolDM Yes. That`s true.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
6 May 21
Sorry about your loss, he was young. My Dad was 85. But still makes it very hard to lose them.
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@snowy22315 (180699)
• United States
6 May 21
Aww, that is sweet. One thing that always impressed me about my dad is that although my sister and I have identical voices..many people have commented on the fact that we sound exactly the same..my dad always knew which one of us he was talking to, and this was in the days before Caller ID was common, even now though through his mental fog he knows.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
6 May 21
Dad's always know. Glad you still have him.
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@snowy22315 (180699)
• United States
6 May 21
@CarolDM Thanks
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
6 May 21
Happy birthday to your dad. Hold the memories to your heart.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
13 May 21
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
6 May 21
Thanks! And I will do that.
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@Dena91 (16636)
• United States
6 May 21
Precious memories. I lost my Dad in 2006 and I miss him everyday as well.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
6 May 21
Yes indeed. Sorry for your loss as well. We will always miss them.
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@LindaOHio (178568)
• United States
6 May 21
Happy Heavenly Birthday to your Dad. I like to think that those chairs will be waiting for you in Heaven; and you and your Dad can enjoy happy times again.
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@LindaOHio (178568)
• United States
7 May 21
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
6 May 21
Thanks. Appreciate your support. What a nice thought about the chairs.
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@Rashnag (30592)
• Surat, India
6 May 21
Good to know. Happiest birthday to your loving dad. You said is indeed true. I can relate. Have a good day. Take care
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@Rashnag (30592)
• Surat, India
7 May 21
@CarolDM your welcome dear
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
6 May 21
Thanks!
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