Yesterday was airport day again to pick up hubby. Sheesh I do that drive so often wish I could put my car in automatic pilot mode. The weather here is still crappy. One minute driving through snow squalls and then clear, then back to snow. Suppose to be like this all of Easter Weekend.
We are leaving in a few hours for Ohio. It’s my Dad’s 80th birthday and I have a little surprise planned for him. He does not know we’re coming. It’s my brothers job to get him to the restaurant this evening not knowing that this little party is for him. Should be fun 
.
The only person missing from tonight’s party is my Mom. She died 27 years ago this month when they both were 53 and he never re-married. I can’t even imagine losing my spouse in the prime of life. When you get to this age for most it means the kids are raised and out on their own, it means some measure of financial security, it means a twosome again able to travel and do all those things you said you were going to do when you reach this stage in life. So it was for them. She may not be there physically tonight but I know spiritually she’ll be sharing in the laughter and celebration with the family she loved so much.
Wishing you all a very Happy and Blessed Easter.
The fasts are done; the Aves said;
The moon has filled her horn
And in the solemn night I watch
Before the Easter morn.
So pure, so still the starry heaven,
So hushed the brooding air,
I could hear the sweep of an angel’s wings
If one should earthward fare.
~Edna Dean Proctor
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Such a beautiful poem Elaine. Have a safe trip to your father’s. I can’t imagine being alone for 27 years. Your father must truly miss her. I hope his birthday surprise feels him with warmth and love. (((hugs)))
Hi Elaine,
Nor can I imagine losing one’s partner at the age of 53 and living by oneself for 27 years. How nice you will see (saw) your dad this Saturday! Your mom is with you in your heart and mind, and that is grand too. Happy Easter, Elaine!!!!!
~Nooner~
The happy with the sad–so goes life. Enjoy your time with your father. Your smile and happiness will be worth more than all the gold in the world to him.
Thank you for sharing such beautiful words of tribute Elaine. I know when your Dad sees you and your hubby, he will be filled with profound jubilation. God bless and best birthday wishes to such a wonderful and devoted father and husband. May the blessings and promise of Easter be with you and yours always!
Tony
Hello, came via Angus’s space. Love all your blogs will be back as cant read all at once!
Nice to meet a fellow Elaine!
Happy Easter.
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Happy Easter, Elaine. I hope your dad has a good birthday surprise.
I hope you had a sweet day.
A big Happy Birthday to your dad. I hope you have a safe trip and a fantastic time.
Hi Elaine, I hope you had a nice Easter and I thought about you on April 2, you better believe it. I hope you enjoyed your weekend. You think you have crappy weather, yesterday on Easter Sunday, I was wearing my mother’s mink coat, can you believe it. I feel so good when I get to wear it. But I still wish winter would go away. Take good care my friend and enjoy the time left with your husband. God bless you my friend, luv, Pauline
Elaine that is the best gift your family could ever give to your dad, his whole family altogether, I know I would sure appreciate my family all coming to gether than any thing else……..hugs Mary-Anne
Elaine that is the best gift your family could ever give to your dad, his whole family altogether, I know I would sure appreciate my family all coming to gether than any thing else……..hugs Mary-Anne
BTW Have a wonderful Birthday, I know you will
Congratulations to your dad. Eighty years…I always think about all the changes to life through those years.
I really like what you have done here. Very nice!!!
Let us all come in agreement for some warmer weather.
Greg