Today was a continuation of yesterday's digging into old stuff, pictures, greeting cards, and the like. Today I was able to see that a man (like my Dad) can have a sentimental side. I dug into the box of memorabilia, and found that my Dad had kept most, if not all, of the greeting cards we gave him. Knowing that my Dad has a stone-cold exterior, the sight of those greeting cards kept in his memorabilia box was really touching. :D
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That's sweet. :)
ReplyDeleteSo sweet and touching!!!
ReplyDeleteAww.. My father's the same. He even writes us letters.
ReplyDeleteAwwww... ganun did yung father ko! After he passed away, I was going through his things and discovered a clearbook where he compiled all our cards, notes and letters since we were grade school. :)
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