April 14, 201412 yr Today would have been my dads birthday (happy birthday dad) he would have been 66 today unfortunately he died at aged 49 - 3 days after his 49th birthday I will never forget that year - in January he called me and my sisters together and told us he had lung cancer and that it was terminal - he was given 6 months to live he was a heavy roll your own smoker - he was a man`s man and I remember in those few months that he desperately tried to quit smoking - but it was all too little too late he died after 3 months not 6 months I remember I brought him some aftershave for his birthday - but he never used it - how I wished I brought him some chocolates so that he could have enjoyed them - I know that sounds silly but its the small things you think about in those times - the silly small memories I am no longer angry with him - he was born in an age where smoking was promoted, it was cool, it was macho and the damages were seldom talked about but this day and age there is no excuse - we know the dangers! - we know what this addiction can do and at its worse it will rob you of your life or a close loved one please do not let this happen to you - it is 100 percent avoidable I inherited my dad`s sense of humour - so I will honour our memories with laughter not tears (and a smiley of course) :wub: if you are thinking about quitting - do it now if you have already quit - Fantastic, keep your quit no matter what or how NOPE KTQ
April 14, 201412 yr (((Tracey))) I am very sorry about your dad. Thank you for sharing our story. KTQ!
April 14, 201412 yr I have a feeling you Dad would be smiling too watching you right now! I wish I would live closer, I would grab a bottle (or two) and come over! Sending you a big hug (and keep the bottle for later)
April 14, 201412 yr Author I have a feeling you Dad would be smiling too watching you right now! I wish I would live closer, I would grab a bottle (or two) and come over! Sending you a big hug (and keep the bottle for later) we would be laughing until my sides were aching I loved to see him cry with laughter - my mission was complete lol
April 14, 201412 yr Oh I'm soo sorry pet, soo soo sad, such a young man, taken far too early, I bet he is smiling down soo soo proud of his baby girl for quitting. Sue xxx
April 14, 201412 yr Tracey, I'm sorry that your Dad was taken from you so soon. He sounds like he was an incredibly strong man. I hope you're getting lots of hugs today and hope you can feel the ones being sent in cyberspace.
April 14, 201412 yr (((Tracey))) sending lots of hugs your way, I'm sure your Dad is looking down on you and saying well done thats my girl, xxx
April 14, 201412 yr Oh Tracy....that brought me to tears...... Your dad was so young.....I'm sorry..... He would be so proud of you ..... (((((((hugs ))))))) Doreen
April 14, 201412 yr You and your dad must have been a blast together and i am sure you are making him proud with your sense of humor. You have a solid quit going and i am sure he is smiling down on you with love and pride. But by being a inspiration, and helping others all the time the way you do, , that is making him the most proud a father can be of his daughter! ((( Tracey)))
April 14, 201412 yr (((Tracey))) That is sad Tracey, I'm sorry to hear it, he was much too young. I am happy though, that you knew enough to quit when you did. Your Dad must be so proud of you, as all of us here are.
April 14, 201412 yr I send my strength and love to you tonight Tracey and will light a candle for your Dad, happy birthday to him. They just didn't know, the lies! you will quit for him. x
April 14, 201412 yr Author me, my sisters and my dad - I am the one in the orange jacket lol (dont say a thing) check out my dads lamb chops(side burns) as he used to call them :lol:
April 14, 201412 yr me, my sisters and my dad - I am the one in the orange jacket lol (dont say a thing) check out my dads lamb chops(side burns) as he used to call them :lol: Brilliant photo :-)
April 14, 201412 yr Author Thank you all so much for your kind words and sentiments it has made this day special not sad :wub: you are a great bunch of guys and gals I am off to bed now before I post anymore threads LOL :P
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