Today would have been my Father's birthday. He would have been over a hundred years old as he was much, much older than my Mother who is already 91 next month.
Like many sons who have lost their Fathers, I wonder what conversations we might have had today. I'm sure he wouldn't have approved of some things in my life but maybe would have been happy with others. I think he would have really taken to Elle, Elliot and Emiko, who sadly never got to meet him.
Whatever those kind of speculations, they're water under the bridge. The here and now is where we are. What has been, has been, and that's ok, or at least has to be accepted.
But I miss him very much and, if he were here, I'd say "Happy Birthday, Dad, I love you..."
A VERY YOUNG BILL NELSON WITH HIS FATHER IN BRIDLINGTON, YORKSHIRE, SOMETIME IN THE 1950s.
Beautifully put. I lost my dad when I was 13 and he was 38 back in 1974. I look at the way technology has changed and wonder what he'd think if he turned up now! My children never had their granddad either. I miss my parents deeply and wish I could tell them I love them too.
That frown betrays your emotions Bill. I suspect your father has declined to pay for you a sixth session on the motor boats that adorned the promenade. :) ;)
AWWW...nice pic and nice post! My dad died when I was TWO years old, so NEVER did know him. Have a vague memory or 2 of him and that's it.
I lost my own father when I was but 23, and can relate to much of what you say, Bill. He never met my wife or my children, and I wish so much it had been otherwise, but there you go. Can't change the past. I live every day trying to be the kind of man Dad would be proud of. I am certain that your father would recognize the integrity with which you approach your work, your amazing talents and skills, and the fact that you are so open and honest. I have watched your mother's face at your performances, and I see the pride she feels when she sees the impact you have on your fans. As a parent yourself, I am sure you can well imagine how it feels to see your child be so accomplished, and to be so appreciated by others. I am sure your dad would feel the same.