Remembering Birthdays After Your Parents Are Gone

Today would have been my Dad's 86th birthday.  

He passed away March 7, 2011. 

It was in my late teens when I began calling my dad, Papa - don't recall why it just fit between us.

My Papa's birthday was June 10th and mine June 11th - we shared many wonderful family birthdays over the years.   

This photo was the last birthday I saw my Papa.

My Mom passed away in 2006.
I greet their birthdays now with fond memories,
heartfelt love and tears as I miss them dearly.

*Happy Birthday Papa*

My love & thankfulness to both my parents for their
unconditional love!