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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsI kinda like Saturday nights here..
normally I am asleep and do not read until morning. But tonight is different. My handicapped daughter turned 31 yesterday,,Dr's said she may not see 20 when she was born. I am cooking way too many pounds of pork butt in my smoker,, for a huge celebration tomorrow in honor of the "lil girl" Tonight,, I guess I feel liberated,,I know every birthday she has is a big deal. Maybe I need a release valve to make this birthday bigger. Having said that,, I am not reading or replying to political things tonight,, I am having fun in off topics , such as cooking,,photography, and such,,I have made some bitchy repiles in past.. My Tess' Bday ,,in life,,and in DU life,,has taught me to step back and enjoy life first... there are pics of lil bit in photog under same name,,
Thanks for listening, Koz or simply
Tess' Dad
MontanaMama
(23,313 posts)🎉 🎂 🎁 🥂
Judi Lynn
(160,525 posts)Poiuyt
(18,122 posts)applegrove
(118,630 posts)dweller
(23,629 posts)have a magical night !
✌🏼️
dustyscamp
(2,224 posts)orleans
(34,051 posts)have a nice, relaxing night and a fun / happy day tomorrow (...hope you have a great weekend. sounds like it's off to a wonderful start)
appalachiablue
(41,131 posts)malaise
(268,955 posts)How lovely
Dem2theMax
(9,651 posts)And you are so right that there are times you have to take a break and fill yourself full of happy things. I am glad you are doing that, for both yourself and for Tess.
catbyte
(34,376 posts)I hope you and your family have a wonderful day!
snacker
(3,619 posts)Have a wonderful celebration!
sharedvalues
(6,916 posts)Happy birthday 🎈🎉🎂
ChazII
(6,204 posts)thank you for sharing. My son was diagnosed in March with the same type of brain cancer that Senator Kennedy and Senator McCain had. His surgeon was able to remove more than 80% of the tumor. Reading stories like yours where the doctors were incorrect in life expectancy is like a salve. Wishing your daughter many more birthdays.
MLAA
(17,285 posts)nolabear
(41,960 posts)🎉🎂❤️
lunasun
(21,646 posts)backtoblue
(11,343 posts)littlemissmartypants
(22,632 posts)🎉🎂Many happy returns! 🎂 🎉
people
(624 posts)What a wonderful birthday to celebrate. You are very lucky and so is Tess. Hope it is a beautiful night and a beautiful year for both of you.
grantcart
(53,061 posts)CaptainTruth
(6,589 posts)ChazInAz
(2,566 posts)Give Tess a hug from me.
cilla4progress
(24,728 posts)Tess!
Maru Kitteh
(28,339 posts)Happy Birthday, Tess!
Achilleaze
(15,543 posts)smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)You are a great father! She is lucky to have you!
shenmue
(38,506 posts)TNNurse
(6,926 posts)Happy Birthday, Tess.
KY_EnviroGuy
(14,490 posts)your patience, love, and support through the years.......
Scarsdale
(9,426 posts)Love really can perform miracles. I am sure the love you have for Tess is what has supported her all these years. Congratulations, and tell Tess "Happy Birthday" from everyone at DU. Enjoy the feast.
demigoddess
(6,640 posts)have to worry about drs visits. She is 47 and going strong. thought about doing parties for her at restaurant. Nobody believes she is more than a child. They sometimes take her for our grandchild!!
kozar
(2,109 posts)We took Tess to the casino,, went the buffet first so Tess could eat.. we pulled Tess through at 7years old... was all great!! until then,, we went to the casino and had to prove Tess was over 21,,, that damn security guard already knew the Tess
got away with a 7 yo price! So Dad went back to buffet,,apologized, paid difference, and Tess spent rest of day in the casino!!!
Careful the game will always bite the player
Koz
demmiblue
(36,841 posts)Lady Freedom Returns
(14,120 posts)kozar
(2,109 posts)Firstly,, OMG we appreciate the love shown here.
to All who thanked,tipped a hat, or just gave any kind of thanks to me,, I say this;
While I read and smile and it makes me feel warm... I need or deserve nothing. Tess was the greatest thing that happened in my life!
But I am nothing more than a Dad.
Humbly,
Koz
Dem_in_Nebr.
(301 posts)Best wishes to all especially to Tess and her dad!