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[cabenson]

When I was eight years old, my dad (Daddy #1 for those playing the home edition) taught me how to make the perfect pancake. Add a touch of vanilla to the batter, don't over-mix, pour slowly onto the griddle, and patiently wait until the surface was covered with bubbles before flipping.

Throughout my 40-some years, Dad has taught me many wonderful lessons, the most important that you don't need a genetic connection to be considered family. When I was 14 years old, amidst a serious health scare, I learned that Dad was not my biological father. I was crushed. We had a wonderful chat about family and how much we loved each other, and that was really all either of us ever needed to say on the subject. I know that every good thing, little as it may be, that comes out of me is because of him. I get my hair and my wit and my Irish temper from my mother. I get my height and my green eyes from Daddy #3 (the biological father). But I get my wisdom and my desire to treat people well from my Dad. And in my book, that is the greatest gift a parent could give a child.

Dad called me last night to tell me he was having a heart cath today. I just got a call from my stepmom that they are scheduling hi for open-heart surgery tomorrow up in Toledo. And I cannot be there until Sunday evening because it is my weekend to work. One co-worker unexpectedly lost her brother last weekend; another just put her father in hospice care.

So if you are the praying sort, please throw one our way, if you could. We would appreciate it dearly...

Comments

[onlyjustwhisper.livejournal.com]

I'm not really the praying sort, but I am sending good, positive thoughts your way <3
I really hope everything goes well <3

[xamanthe.livejournal.com]

I'll send some up for your Dad. I hope all goes well.

*hugs*

[kathrynrose.livejournal.com]

::hug::

[reefermadniss.livejournal.com]

I hope everything goes well.
I'll keep you all in my prayers.

[mammothluv.livejournal.com]

I'm thinking good thoughts for your Dad.

[theholyinnocent.livejournal.com]

I'll be thinking of you both.

[trancer21.livejournal.com]

Sending good thoughts your way!

[phpishy.livejournal.com]

My prayers are with you and your family.

[ultraviolet730.livejournal.com]

Hugs to you, CB! What a beautiful post about your father. I will definitely send good thoughts your way - maybe even a few prayers from a heathen :)

[ralst.livejournal.com]

Good thoughts sent your way.

[ariestess]

Sending out all the vibes y'all need...

[mrswoman.livejournal.com]

And mine too.

[commasplice103.livejournal.com]

best thoughts and wishes to both of you.

[eclecticfan.livejournal.com]

you got mine, in spades (and diamonds and hearts and those little shamrock thingies)

call if you need another ear

[raginhoops.livejournal.com]

Praying for an uneventful procedure.

[julie-328.livejournal.com]

Oh, I'm sorry to hear! I wish him all the best! And you too, as you go through tomorrow.

[darandkerry.livejournal.com]

Add another to your list. I'll be keeping you, your Dad, and the rest of your family in my thoughts and prayers.

[stargazer1960.livejournal.com]

Nice post, babe. And I want to add that your dad and his wife have always been open and loving to me as well.

[atfm.livejournal.com]

Positive thoughts from me too. Hope he'll recover easily.

[maroukian.livejournal.com]

Just read this... wishing good thoughts and positive karma your way

[cabenson.livejournal.com]

Thanks girl...we just got word that he is out of surgery and in recovery. Quadruple bypass...