We celebrated my Dad’s 80th birthday party last week. I am unsure how many guests came but I think near 100 had RSVP’d. It was a great time.
My Dad and I had quite a few years where, while we saw each other, we did not really know each other. Thankfully as adult I realized some of the things that are truly important in this life and moved towards him. He had the grace to move towards me as well.
I now call him my Dad, my friend and mentor.
Love ya Dad.