1/12/20 RMB Happy Birthday DDD
Dear Rita Mae Brown,
Today is his 85th
birthday. On January 12th in 1935 a baby boy was born who would one
day become my father.
This memory stands out. Some fifty
years ago he carried me upstairs to bed after I fell asleep in our family’s Pennsylvania
living room, nestled in the middle of a military housing complex.
He has taught me a lot of things by
example and by his words. I’ve matured enough now to absorb those lessons more
than before.
As a Marine he fought for his
country in 2 wars and now helps recognize and show appreciation to Wounded Warriors
for their service.
We refer to him as Dearest Daddy Darling,
said with endearment and a bit of over the top humor. It seemed important to
say something today. Memories flood in. I am fortunate to have a chance to express
gratitude to the father that carried me up those stairs and who has carried our
family in his heart these many decades.
Happy Birthday Daddy Darling Dearest!
Cheers,
Loraine
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