Five years ago today – on 7/17/10 (isn’t that a great date?) – I was reunited with my Dad (my birth father Dad).
I’m smiling remembering that day.
How excited we both were…
How nervous we both were…
The tears,
The laughter,
The memories,
The hugs,
The joy.
My heart has a funny feeling I just can’t describe with words as I write this.
How do you describe 38 years of wondering?
Wondering why?
Wondering if he thinks of me?
Wondering what he would think of me if he met me?
Wondering if he would love me?
Well – No more wondering five years later.
And though nothing can replace the loss of those 38 years, we can certainly move forward and enjoy each day.
And now – after five years of catching up – it’s almost like we were never apart.
Happy Anniversary Dad!
Thank you for explaining the why,
letting my know how much you did think of me,
making me feel special and beautiful,
and for loving me.
This will always be our special day, and I hope we have many more!
Love you,
Jodi
the creative life in between 
I can’t even imagine all what this day means to you and all the feelings it brings to your heart. I only pray you have many more anniversaries, stories and love to share with him. Hapoy Anniversary!
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Thank you George – I am sure you have an inkling of a feeling of what it might be like as a father to a daughter 🙂 I so appreciate your kind words. And I’m still thinking about that cupcake tour! 🙂
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Lol…yes, I keep thinking about it also. Yes, I have three daughters so I have an idea of what you and your Dad must be feeling..:)
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Oh, these posts always make me cry. Lovely, Jodi, and many happy returns to you both! 💜💜💜
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What a beautiful post Jodi…have a HaPpY!…B
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Thanks B – Have a HaPpY SweEt day also!
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Beautiful post… beyond words. So tremendously happy for you both 🙂
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Thank you Nicole. I can’t really come up with the words either… 🙂 just lots of joy.
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Well said!
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Thank you 🙂
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Congratulations Jodi, for both you and your dad! I think it is so wonderful and I’m glad you shared this day with us. Congratulations!
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Happy Anniversary to you and your Dad! I too hope you have many more.
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Hi Jodi, beautiful post, congrats to you and your dad!
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So happy for you Jodi! ❤️❤️❤️
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Happy tears for both of you!
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Wow Jodi, that’s quite a story! Enjoy your seaside vacation!
Jenna
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So happy for both you and your dad, Jodi! Happy Anniversary! ♡
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How wonderful for you both– sweet story.
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What a touching post! I’m so glad you and your birth father were able to be reunited!
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