Happy Birthday, Don aka Pappy.
I love & miss you.

I think of you often. So many memories to reflect on. I miss talking to you. I miss your friendship & solid advice. I just miss you. You were a Dad to me & I miss you Pappy. I wish so much that I could talk with you again. I'd have alot to share with you. I miss you.

Though you are no longer here with us,we still honor & acknowledge your birthday. The world was so graciously blessed with the gift of your birth & presence on earth. All of us who knew you, loved you.
We celebrate your birthday with the joy you unselfishly brought to all of our lives. We share our memories,together,but some we keep silent because these,we hold deep within our hearts,for they have become our treasured memories.
Our memories of you will never fade. Whether we are family,friends or a mere aquaintance,we have all shared the impact of your love.
You are continually in our thoughts & we are changed people,just to have known you. Happy Birthday,Pappy! We all love you.
Send Mom a message. She could use your arm around her for some reassurance right now.

It's been over a year since God called you home and there is still an empty space in our lives,where you once stood. We are continuing on with our lives,as you would expect us to,but there are so many times when that is very difficult. We know you send signs to us to let us know that you are still here in spirit. From the phone calls,flickering and flashing lights,to the visions we have of you in our dreams. If there were anything I could ask of you and God would allow,it would be, please ask God to help you,help Mom. She's lost without you. Though she is doing better,the acceptance of your absence is still a day-to-day struggle for her.I know you can ease her suffering,through God's blessing upon her. Don't ever stop showing the love you have for us. Some days it's what carries us through the heartache and becomes part of the memories we share of you. Forever in our hearts,Pappy. We love you.

Brad and I miss you everyday. We keep you beside us by sharing our memories of you-and there are many! We love you, Pappy. Merry Christmas.