If I could call my dad, he’d be amazed that I was using a wireless phone, because he died in 1978. Or maybe he wouldn’t, if he’s really watching over me.
If I could call my dad, he’d say he wishes he could meet his grandkids. Though two of them are too big to dandle on his knee.
If I could call my dad, I think he’d be proud of me for continuing his love of telling stories.
If I could call my dad, he’d be happy that I kept my sense of humour, even through all the shit I’ve been through.
If I could call my dad, he might or might not think I’m doing enough for my mother. He may just acknowledge that I’ve got enough to do already.
If I could call my dad, I’d be grateful for one last chance to give him the opportunity to make me spit tea through my nose …
If I could call my dad, I’d tell him I’m doing my best.
If I could call my dad, I’d tell him I miss him.

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August 12, 2018 at 2:32 pm
this was beautiful Linda. I can tell you really loved your dad, and you miss him…
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August 15, 2018 at 10:14 am
Thank you. 🙂
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August 6, 2018 at 1:39 pm
I know your dad would be proud of you. ❤
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August 7, 2018 at 7:00 pm
Thanks, Marian. 🙂
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August 5, 2018 at 2:20 pm
❤ ❤ ❤
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August 7, 2018 at 7:01 pm
❤
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August 5, 2018 at 10:39 am
It never gets easy, does it?
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August 7, 2018 at 7:01 pm
Nope.
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August 5, 2018 at 6:47 am
Absolutely a beautiful post 💜💜💜
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August 7, 2018 at 7:03 pm
Thank you, Willow. ❤
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August 7, 2018 at 7:07 pm
Hugs 💜💜
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August 5, 2018 at 3:46 am
We miss or relations (dead or alive) and heavy hearts are lightened with a call. A touching read, Linda. G
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August 5, 2018 at 3:47 am
‘Our’
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August 7, 2018 at 7:04 pm
Thank you, Graeme. 🙂
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August 4, 2018 at 9:15 pm
I second all those things.
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August 7, 2018 at 7:04 pm
❤
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August 4, 2018 at 9:02 pm
This one went straight to my heart. I’m sorry your dad died so long ago, but glad you have these memories like spitting tea through your nose. My dad died in 2017. I talk to him sometimes and sometimes I get a response. Whether it’s him responding or just what I think he’d say, I don’t know. (He’s saying it’s him.) Anyway, I think your dad knows and he’s proud of you. ❤
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August 7, 2018 at 7:05 pm
Thanks, JoAnna. I do believe he does. ❤
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August 4, 2018 at 8:08 pm
Hugs my friend. It never gets any easier. I “call” my dad often which basically means talking to myself about what I would want to tell him.
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August 7, 2018 at 7:05 pm
Hugs back. It’s not easy. ❤
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August 4, 2018 at 7:28 pm
I’m pretty sure your dad would be proud.
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August 7, 2018 at 7:06 pm
Thank you, Dan. 🙂
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August 4, 2018 at 6:39 pm
A great piece! I wish I could call my dad, too! Thanks for sharing! 💙
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August 7, 2018 at 7:06 pm
❤ Thank you.
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August 4, 2018 at 5:29 pm
Oh Linda 😍😍😍
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August 4, 2018 at 5:50 pm
❤
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August 4, 2018 at 5:28 pm
Me too . . .
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August 4, 2018 at 5:50 pm
❤
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