Today is my dad's birthday.
He grew up in a war-zone during WWII, personally fought in the later Korean war, smoked three packs of unfiltered cigarettes every day and survived a heart attack at 42. After that he gave up smoking and lived into his 90s with almost 40 years of leisurely retirement.
In the 1950s my father found and married the woman of his dreams, raising two kids with her in a close-knit happy family in leafy suburbs.
Lucky guy.
Your dad survived difficult times! I'm glad he had 40 years of leisurely retirement!
ReplyDeleteYes, he did. I hope to enjoy the longevity he had.
Delete92 is some good innings! But it never feels enough. Thank you for sharing your dad's pictures, Ally. I also wanted to thank you for your recent comments - glad you liked the pic of 7 year old me. :)
ReplyDeleteYou've been cute FOREVER!
DeleteWhat an incredible life your father lived Ally. To have experienced so much hardship and uncertainty, yet still go on to build a loving family and enjoy many years of retirement, is quite something.
ReplyDeleteIt’s lovely that you’re taking the time to remember him on his birthday. Thanks for sharing a little piece of his story with us.
Hugs,
Lotte x