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Cindy Villanueva's avatar

Thank you for sharing this beautiful tribute to a wonderful man. You were blessed, indeed.

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Margaret O'Brien's avatar

Thank you Cindy! Yes, blessed.

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Michela Griffith's avatar

Thank you for this Margaret, it’s beautifully written. My father too is no longer here, so the sentiment resonates along with the quiet presence, doing what needed to be done, without fuss.

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Margaret O'Brien's avatar

Thank you Michela and yes, that lack of fuss, the quiet presence. It's good to honour those who never claimed nor wanted any limelight.

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Kathy Karn's avatar

What a touching tribute to your Da Margaret. It’s hard to imagine how he managed to carry on alone with 5 young children and the demands of his work. One day at a time one step in front of the other and the rest follows. You paint a wonderful picture of a man of deep integrity and character.

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Margaret O'Brien's avatar

Thank you Kathy. Yes, integrity is a good word. I still don’t know how he managed, and never a word of complaint or self-pity.

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3musesmerge's avatar

Thank you for telling us about your dad Margaret! 💚

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Margaret O'Brien's avatar

Thanks for reading Gail!

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

This is beautiful Margaret. Thank you for sharing with us here.

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Margaret O'Brien's avatar

Thank you Julie!

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Derbhile Graham's avatar

A beautiful tribute to a beautiful man.

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Margaret O'Brien's avatar

Thank you for reading Derbhile, I appreciate your response very much.

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Anne Rath's avatar

What a beautiful honouring of your father, Margaret. A truly remarkable man indeed.

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Margaret O'Brien's avatar

Thank you so much Anne!

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Jillian Quinn Wheaton's avatar

This is such a beautiful piece Margaret, laced with love and tenderness, for your Dad. ❤️

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Margaret O'Brien's avatar

Thank you for reading this piece Jillian. I appreciate your response very much.

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