On the 24th, one of my brothers will celebrate his birthday. I always thought it was fun growing up, that my brother, who is 12 years older, had his birthday after mine. It made me feel like I should be older in some strange way.
The day that falls between is October 23rd. That day is significant to our family as well. I am reminded of that fact more-so this year than most. This year marks 30 years since our father passed away.
Isn't it just like a dad to try his best to not have that anniversary fall on one of his children's birthdays? It is pretty amazing to me how God worked that out. On the day of my birthday 30 years ago we received a call to tell us that Daddy was in the hospital and not doing the greatest. As the day progressed he became much worse, yet held his passing until after midnight. Thus changing the date from my birthday to that of the next day. My brother was spared having that fall on his birthday as well.
30 years is a long time. I was still quite young as far as things go. Much too young in my opinion to have been left an "orphan". As I have said before, I have lived longer without parents, than I ever did with them.
I have little concept of being an adult with parents.
Strange, huh? Every now and then I have a pity party about that, but mostly I just have to take it for what it is.
So, this day in the middle of two birthdays will always be remembered. It kinda seems like a father's last birthday gift to two of his children.
The gift of timing.
Thank you Daddy.
1 comment:
Happy Birthday Anita!
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