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Monday 16 November 2009

A Birthday in Heaven

Happy Birthday Dad. I think about you every day, but today, you're on my mind a little more. You would have been 73 years young today...with your little strut, and a twinkle in your eye as you flirt with all the ladies.

I have an old 8 Seconds soundtrack with a song called "Once in a While" by Billy Dean. I always think of you when I hear it:

Once in a while
Someone comes along

That one in a million heart
So pure and so strong

They can face up to the tears

And somehow still find a smile

We only get it

Every once in a while


Once in a while
Someone has the eyes
That one in a million look
That never tells lies.
They can take get you on your feet
To walk that extra mile
We only see it
Every once in a while

That's why we call them heroes

That's why we know their names

And once you've heard their stories
You're never quite the same

That's why we call them heroes

The best thing they ever do
Is point to the best in us all

And say, "If I can, you can too."

Once in a while
I still hear his voice
That one in a million sound
Like two laughin' boys
He would hate it if we cried
That never was his style
Oh, we still miss him

Every once in a while

Oh, they can face up to the tears
And somehow still find a smile

But we only get it
Every once in a while

Oh, how I miss him
Every once in a while

You'll always be my hero, Dad. I'll love you forever, xoxox.

1 comment:

Lana said...

sending you hugs and kisses!! I know they don't take away the ache, but hopefully they'll fill just a little bit of the hole in your heart today.