So on Sunday, it would be my Dad’s 79th birthday.
That means he has been gone 19 years.
NINETEEN.
That blows my mind because in some ways, it only feels like a couple of years since he died.
Obviously I wish he was still here.
Healthy.
Happy.
With Mum by his side.
And if he was, I would be sending them tickets to come to America.
To see their only son.
Their daughter in law.
The beloved grandson.
And we would sit in our back-garden in the evening sun and talk while we looked at Otis running around, doing his ‘missions’.
And at some point, I would stop and look at them all interacting … conscious of how special this moment was, trying to take it all in.
Dad’s kind eyes.
Mum’s beautiful face.
My wife’s happy smile.
My son’s infectious joy.
With a backdrop of laughter and love … all mingling together in a way that made it absolutely perfect.
A perfect I’d want to remember forever because in some ways, it would be everything I had ever wished for and wanted.
Happy birthday for Sunday my dear Dad.
Not a day goes by without me thinking of you.
Rxxx
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A touching and personal tribute. Nicely said. 🙂
Comment by Opinionated Man September 15, 2017 @ 6:24 amHappy birthday Mr Campbell.
Comment by Lee Hill September 15, 2017 @ 6:24 amYour son does you proud.
Every now and then you remind me you’re not all bad. Or I should say your parents, wife and son remind me.
Comment by DH September 15, 2017 @ 6:31 amalways others.
Comment by andy@cynic September 15, 2017 @ 6:40 amexcept your old man would take one look at your new tryhard audi mobile and give you a bollocking. happy birthday mr c. dont worry, ill keep your son grounded.
Comment by andy@cynic September 15, 2017 @ 6:39 amfuck youre good campbell, youve manipulated me into thinking i sound a bit of a prick and want to apologise. you cunning bastard. another reason to be proud of your kid mr c.
Comment by andy@cynic September 15, 2017 @ 6:41 amHe’s good.
Comment by DH September 15, 2017 @ 6:51 amAnother thing for me to thank my Dad for.
Comment by Rob September 15, 2017 @ 7:32 amthat must be a fucking long list.
Comment by andy@cynic September 15, 2017 @ 8:17 amThis is lovely Rob.
Comment by Pete September 15, 2017 @ 8:36 amLovely. Happy birthday Mr Campbell.
Comment by George September 15, 2017 @ 9:31 amYou do him proud. Lovely post.
Comment by fredrik sarnblad September 15, 2017 @ 11:21 am