My Dads Birthday Today- But Smoking Took Him From Me

[Tink]

Today would have been my dads birthday (happy birthday dad) he would have been 66 today

 

unfortunately he died at aged 49 - 3 days after his 49th birthday

 

I will never forget that year - in January he called me and my sisters together and told us he had lung cancer and that it was terminal - he was given 6 months to live

 

he was a heavy roll your own smoker - he was a man`s man and I remember in those few months that he desperately tried to quit smoking - but it was all too little too late

 

he died after 3 months not 6 months

 

I remember I brought him some aftershave for his birthday - but he never used it - how I wished I brought him some chocolates so that he could have enjoyed them - I know that sounds silly but its the small things you think about in those times - the silly small memories

 

 I am no longer angry with him - he was born in an age where smoking was promoted, it was cool, it was macho and the damages were seldom talked about

 

but this day and age there is no excuse - we know the dangers! - we know what this addiction can do

 

and at its worse it will rob you of your life or a close loved one

 

please do not let this happen to you - it is 100 percent avoidable

 

I inherited my dad`s sense of humour - so I will honour our memories with laughter not tears (and a smiley of course)  :wub: 

 

if you are thinking about quitting - do it now

 

if you have already quit - Fantastic, keep your quit no matter what or how

 

 

NOPE

KTQ

 

[Nancy]

(((Tracey)))

[sherry]

I'm sorry sweetie  {{{Tracey}}}

[Trish]

(((Tracey)))  I am very sorry about your dad.  Thank you for sharing our story.  KTQ!

[Ladybug]

I have a feeling you Dad would be smiling too watching you right now! I wish I would live closer, I would grab a bottle (or two) and come over!

 

Sending you a big hug (and keep the bottle for later)

[Tink]

I have a feeling you Dad would be smiling too watching you right now! I wish I would live closer, I would grab a bottle (or two) and come over!

 

Sending you a big hug (and keep the bottle for later)

we would be laughing until my sides were aching I loved to see him cry with laughter - my mission was complete lol

[SueBeDoo]

Oh I'm soo sorry pet, soo soo sad, such a young man, taken far too early, I bet he is smiling down soo soo proud of his baby girl for quitting.

Sue xxx

[Jonny5]

Thinking of you Tracey :-) lots of hugs :-) x

[Devil Doll]

(((Tracey))) 

[SueBeDoo]

Oh happy birthday Traceys daddy xxxxx

[MarylandQuitter]

Tracey, I'm sorry that your Dad was taken from you so soon.  He sounds like he was an incredibly strong man.  I hope you're getting lots of hugs today and hope you can feel the ones being sent in cyberspace.

 

[JackiMac]

(((Tracey))) sending lots of hugs your way, I'm sure your Dad is looking down on you and saying well done thats my girl,  xxx

[Doreensfree]

Oh Tracy....that brought me to tears......

Your dad was so young.....I'm sorry.....

He would be so proud of you .....

(((((((hugs )))))))

Doreen

[REZ]

You and your dad must have been a blast together and i am sure you are making him proud with your sense of humor.

 

 

You have a solid quit going and i am sure he is smiling down on you with love and pride.

 

But by being a inspiration, and helping others all the time the way you do,

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that is making him the most proud a father can be of his daughter!

 

((( Tracey)))

[Amy]

Very Sorry for your loss Tracey that is way to young.

[Colleen]

(((Tracey))) That is sad Tracey, I'm sorry to hear it, he was much too young.  I am happy though, that you knew enough to quit when you did.  Your Dad must be so proud of you, as all of us here are.

[action]

(((Tracey)))

[Still winning]

I send my strength and love to you tonight Tracey and will light a candle for your Dad, happy birthday to him. They just didn't know, the lies! you will quit for him. x

[Tink]

me, my sisters and my dad - I am the one in the orange jacket lol (dont say a thing)

 

check out my dads lamb chops(side burns) as he used to call them  :lol:

 

 

 

[Jonny5]

me, my sisters and my dad - I am the one in the orange jacket lol (dont say a thing)

 

check out my dads lamb chops(side burns) as he used to call them :lol:

 

 

 

Brilliant photo :-)

[El Bandito]

Tracey. Very powerful story and beautiful post.

 

Thanks for sharing it.

 

Xxx

[Paul723]

I'm glad you are doing what he could not, ((Tracey)).

[BAT]

If you and him were alike he must have been a great guy.  :)

[Tink]

Thank you all so much for your kind words and sentiments it has made this day special not sad  :wub: you are a great bunch of guys and gals

 

I am off to bed now before I post anymore threads LOL  :P

[Jengelsnew1]

Great story and excellent photo.