My dad is David. He’s a cool dude.
Even though my dad lives a twelve-hour drive away, he is actually with me every day. So many years ago, let’s just go with 1984, my dad said, “Crystal, you can choose your attitude.” I was fourteen in 1984, and I’m not sure when my perspective shifted, but one day I chose to believe him. His philosophy forever shaped my life.
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On the day my dad asked my mom to marry him, he bought a box of Cracker Jacks, opened it up, excavated the prize, and re-inserted a lovely solitaire diamond on a simple white gold band. Later on their date, my mom and dad shared their Cracker Jacks, and my mother found her prize.
“This looks real,” she said.
“It is real,” he said.
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My parents celebrate their 59th anniversary in May. My dad will celebrate anyway. My mom has Alzheimer’s. They’re both 80. However, my dad still lawyers during the work week, and during the summers he still takes running dives into his swimming pool, and he still travels with my siblings and me.
Mid-March Dad texted me to say that my mom’s nursing home implemented a no-visitor policy. So now Dad calls the front desk and asks them to open the blinds of my mom’s window, and he visits from outside. I can only imagine him waving his arms like a mad man and making the craziest faces to capture her attention. Then he will send me and my sister and brother a group text with his success. I mean, what can I say? My dad is a cool dude. Obviously, my mom thinks so, too.
Thanks so much for spending time with me at my first ever A-Z blogging challenge. As I hover at home this April, I’ll be seeking the good in every day and reflecting on it here. I count you as part of the good.
C is for Champagne and Chanel No. 5
Faith + Gratitude = Peace + Hope 
Your Dad sounds awesome, Crystal. Tough times call for innovation and he seems up to the challenge. Stay well, all of you. Allan
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Thank you, Allan! My dad is like a super hero to me. Take care up north.
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You father is remarkable. We do have control over our attention and attitude. What a wise man. Thanks for posting this.
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He is! Thank you, Bryan. Words for A-D have come easily for me. I have to think harder about E.
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I love the ring!
D is for days. Imagine we lived just one long thing. Days split it up.
💕🕯✨
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I’m thankful for each sunrise and each day! 🌅
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That’s S 🙂 sunrise and sunset
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What a lovely tribute, Crystal.
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Thank you, Jane! I feel blessed by my family. Near and far.
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Your Dad,David, is definitely still a cool guy. I am glad you still have him.
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Davids are cool people! Thank you, Dave. He goes by Dave, too.
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Love makes life beautiful, wonderful tribute to your dad & mom.
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I grew up knowing that my dad hung my mom’s moon. Now I see that my mom hung my dad’s moon, too.
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True love❤️
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Your dad is a strong man.
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He is the strongest. My role-model for my 80s, for sure.
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What a very cool post! Seems like you have great parents. God has blessed you for sure.
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Thank you so much, Ancient Skies! I took them for granted as a kid. I’m so thankful now.
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Blessings!🙂 You can call me Nico. 😊🌏🍃
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It’s always lovely to have you visit. Thank you, Nico! Have a wonderful day!
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Peace. 🙂🍃
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How lucky you are to still have your parents. My dad died in 1995 and my mom in 2011. It must be tough having to visit your loved one through a glass window. I hope your dad can hug your mom in person very soon!
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Thank you, Cheryl! All our days are numbered—just trying to appreciate the days I have!
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Your dad sounds wonderful!!!
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He’s master-planner of trips, he adores my mom, and he raised me right. Thank you, GXT!
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Sounds like you have a wonderful Dad! My father passed on April 15, 2014, at the age of 89, but it seems like yesterday. He, too, was a wonderful man.
Thank you for this post, as it was very moving and brought back memories of me and my own Dad.
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