Happy Birthday Dad- Laugh & Live
You—you alone—will have the stars as no one else has them--…in one of the stars I shall be living. In one of them I shall be laughing. And so it will be as if all the stars were laughing, when you look at the sky at night…you---only you—will have stars that can laugh…”
Here are a couple other translations that are just as good:
"When you look up at the sky at night, since I'll be living on one of them, since I'll be laughing on one of them, for you, it'll be as if all the stars are laughing. You'll have stars that can laugh!"
"And when you're consoled (everyone is eventually consoled), you'll be glad you've known me. You'll always be my friend. You'll feel like laughing with me. And you'll open your windows sometimes just for the fun of it... And your friends will be amazed to see you laughing while you're looking up at the sky. Then you'll tell them, 'Yes, it's the stars. They always make me laugh!"
Categories: Life, Life Experiences, Love, Family
Tags: family love dads memories the dash life experiences life
Aw - what a lovely post Jody. I am sorry he is gone from your life and know he would be so proud of all you have accomplished.
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My mom passed in 2006 from a stroke she had 6 months earlier. Somehow I never expected her to go that way, she had no medical problems (that we knew of). Not a day goes by that I don't think of her. Warms thoughts to you today Jody as you remember your dad!
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Karen, HUGS!
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I adore that picture of you and your dad Jody - so cute!
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Thx Lori!!! I did not mind the camera back then. Once I got heavy, the camera was evil!
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My dad's birthday is next week (a Virgo also), Jody. Another thing we have in common! I know your dad is proud of you!
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DR. J - we are racking up the similarities!
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I'll restrain myself from philosophical comments about life, death and what we live behind.
I love the smile on your father's face.
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Thx Ewa - he smile & laugh were contagious!!! We were burglarized a few years ago & they took our cameras WITH all out old tapes & with him & my mom laughing & talking on them along with the kids when they were young & other family members. I think that hurt me most!
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What a nice tribute to your dad. I miss so many that have passed away. I try to stay connected with my loved ones and let them know how much they mean to me.
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So important Tami!
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I love how you celebrate and remember all the people in your life...and your photos
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Thank you Karen - I wish I did not have to post so many of those that passed.... but thankful for those still with us!
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Jody... such a beautiful way to remember your dad. He looks like such a joyful man. I know exactly how you feel - thinking of you. xo
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Thx Laura!!!!!
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An beautiful expression of love for your dad, simply wonderful.
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