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6/8/2012

 
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So, when I was younger, my dad would go on these extended trips for work to all kinds of exotic places...Turkey, China, England, etc. He was always gone for 3-4 weeks at a time. We all missed him terribly, but when he came back, he came armed with all kinds of gifts from all over the world. It was so exciting, getting my dad back AND getting presents all at the same time, as if the first thing wasn't enough. I still have a lot of trinkets that I cherish so. These black pearls, in their little yellow silk pouch are probably one of my favorites, and there's many more things that I cherish. Although, now that I'm older, I realize that more time with my dad would have been more precious. I love you dad!
Dad
6/9/2012 07:11:40 am

Tab,
I am so touched by this drawing but more so by your words. I still think of the precious memories we share and know just how lucky I am, but it pains me daily knowing that I did miss out on so much of your childhood --I was too busy making a living that I nearly forgot how to have a life. I don't even know all the things I missed out on. I hope you know that no matter where in the world I was or will ever be, you were and always will be in my thoughts. I love you too honey.
Dad


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