My dad & me, circa 1974ish
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My father later died in 1992, 3 months after I graduated college, six weeks after I returned from Europe and became engaged & one week after my future husband and I bought a house & set a wedding date. I swear, my dad waited until everything was set in my life before leaving (he had been ill for 4 years). Thanks, Dad. I still miss you. xoxo
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