The other man in my life~

27 years ago I met a great man, it took me 5 or so years to really get to know him and I liked him so much I kept him around for the next 22! He is funny, supportive, reliable, and very very hugable!! I of course am talking about my Papa Bear who's Birthday is today.

One thing about living in Australia is that I have missed 5 years of birthdays. I wish him the happiest of days (I'm pretty sure he is off hunting at the moment, so he's in heaven) Just wanted to let him know I love him very much and I am sure my mom is spoiling him rotten.

I feel very lucky that my dad is still here with us, a few years back he was diagnosed with colon and rectum cancer. We almost lost him and Mike and I were there with my parents during that time. My dad handled that phase of his life with dignity and above everything else humour. His condition has impacted his life greatly and yet he still gets up, he still gets out there and he still lives his life! I admire him for that and have learned alot from him.

At our wedding I wanted to choose a song for the father/daughter dance that represented how I felt about him. I wrote this in his card last year so thought it fitting to add it here today. Love you more today then yesterday Daddy!

"My Wish"

I hope that the days come easy and the moments pass slow,And each road leads you where you want to go,And if you're faced with a choice, and you have to choose,I hope you choose the one that means the most to you.And if one door opens to another door closed,I hope you keep on walkin' till you find the window,If it's cold outside, show the world the warmth of your smile,But more than anything, more than anything,My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,You never need to carry more than you can hold,And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,Yeah, this, is my wish.I hope you never look back, but ya never forget,All the ones who love you, in the place you left,I hope you always forgive, and you never regret,And you help somebody every chance you get,Oh, you find God's grace, in every mistake,And you always give more than you take.But more than anything, yeah, and more than anything,My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,You never need to carry more than you can hold,And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,Yeah, this, is my wish.My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,You never need to carry more than you can hold,And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,Yeah, this, is my wish.

Happy Birthday Papa Bear!!!!!