Jan Fosse - I just read this entry on your blog. You don't know me, but we walked a similar path for a while. My dad had a ruptured aneurysm 16 years ago today when I was 17 - we had 8 and a half years with him after that before he passed away, but you were very lucky - my dad never got well enough to come home. This may sound strange, but if you can, please give your dad a hug the next time you see him, for somebody who doesn't have that luxury anymore. I hope you have many more happy birthdays with your dad!!! :)
michelle meyer - Aww, that was so cool. We're the same age, so I'm totally with you on the hair. Only, my hair was naturally curly, not permed, so I've been stuck with it forever!
Sarah S - Those were grreat Mel! Righteous hair! Love ya!
Jennifer Bowen - Great post Melissa - very touching. I'm sure you cherish every single day with him. What a miracle! It was kind of fun to re-live all the hair moments with you too. Since we are roughly the same age, we've shared similar hair cuts through the years, including the bigger bangs and bowl cuts :-)
Deyl - I was totally touched by your photos and story. Happy Bonus Bday to your dad!! Dads are the best!
Jerry Moores - Melissa - you honor yourself by honoring your father the way you do! You are both very blessed to have this mutual bond - always hold fast to it! NO ONE will ever love you like your Father does!!!! (Spoken from a father's heart) I love the pictures and I wish you a very Merry Christmas and I pray you run this series with a new picture for another 40 years! Jerry in Tampa
Joanna - I'm daddy's little girl too and I have no idea what I would do with out him. How blessed you are to still have him in your life. Happy Birthday to him.
Shawn Reeder - Wow Melissa! What an amazing story. How wonderful. I LOVE all these photos. Its great to see some of where you come from. You're so special.
keri - what an amazing story -- such a great reminder that sometimes what we think we control is really not in our hands at all... many many blessings to you and your family this holiday season.... Blessings always.... k
Bliss - You are a very lucky person for having him by your side. I happened to lose both my parents and ther is not a single day that I don't miss them a lot. Have a very happy Christmas time, Melissa. All the best.
Armin - Lol, you've got some courage posting those great photos of you, that was fun stuff. I don't know if I have the guts to post my old photos, ugh! hehe... But seriously, you, your dad, and your family ARE blessed :) Merry Christmas!
Cicely Rocha-Miller - Happy Birthday Dad. My prayers are with you for many more.
Rebecca Bouck - I'm so glad you have your Dad with you. Every moment you have with him is special. Give him a hug from me.
Jocelyn - It's always awesome to have another reason to praise God. I love the story in pictures. And, how your dad's glasses got smaller and your hair got shorter over the years.
megan - what a beautiful day it is! so truly blessed you & your family is. happy holidays!
Jason - Thank you for sharing this touching story. It strikes deep with me and my family this holiday season. I appreciate the hope it brings. God bless and Merry Christmas Melissa.
Tira J - Oh my! Yes, I needed to wipe the tears too. Happy Birthday to your Daddy! Cherish every single day you have with him. Blessings to you and your entire family this Christmas.
tami - okay, so i'm crying now! what a beautiful tribute. I'm with you on the brain aneurism...we lost my grandmother to that several years back. your family is blessed!
Kent - Wow!! That's so heart warming. Today's my birthday too. I went through the same experience with the grandpa about 15 years ago. I was with my grandpa at the time the brain aneurysm occured. I was so freaked out. But he's still kicking to this day. It's amazing how God blesses us everyday, sometimes with us not even knowing it. Happy Birthday to your dad and me!
clay - wow...thanks for the blessing mel.
Dennis - What a blessing Melissa. God obviously has a plan for your father. You are a brave girl to show your growth through time. Good Stuff and Merry Christmas!
kymberli q. - Awesome post that brought tears to my eyes. My birthday is in a couple of days and I will make sure to always live life to it's fullest after reading this - a great reminder. Happy Birthday to your Dad - and thanks be to God for 5 more years of being blessed. :)
Jeff Krieger - Wow. That's amazing. My mom almost had an aneurism after ankle surgery. I didn't realize how close it was til I was talking to a nurse a few months later. So glad your dad is ok.