May 2nd is my Dad’s birthday. He would have been 54 today.
This is the anchor tattoo I got 3 weeks ago, with the cupcakes. My sister and I got matching tattoos, in memory of Dad. She got hers on her wrist, mine is on my back. It is not finished, I am planning on getting some swallows and stuff to finish it off soon.
He was in the navy for most of our time together, and it was a huge part of my life. It was his everything, he left the navy after 20yrs of service..and not long after left us too. A bit like it was the beginning of the end, all those years ago. His life was never the same.
We have yet to lay him to rest, well at lest I don’t think so. When I got in contact with his sister, she was all for getting in touch and catching up and seemed genuinely happy. Then thing went a little cold.
She said for Stacey and I to decide what we wanted to do with his ashes. I had decided, scattering them from Garden Island. She said she would speak to their parents who would be in Sydney at the end of April and get back to me, haven’t heard from her since. I know I should probably ring, but the vibes I got from the last call were not so welcoming.
It’s all still so up in the air and unfinished, sometimes it is hard to remember that it really has happened. I still look at men that look similar to him when I am out, as I always have..hoping that one day I might just run into him shopping.
It would have been nice to have him layed to rest and finally at peace for his birthday. Hope is having a great day anyway!
Thinking of you Leigh i know it’s hard for you & your sister & yes it would have been lovely for him to be put to rest for his birthday . I hope you can get together with your Aunt some time soon
Leigh, My heart goes out to u and your sister with the best wishes for your dads bday.. OMG sweetie this has touched a raw nerve.. All the best.XOXO
Leigh I think your tattoo is a wonderful memento of your Dad. I do hope you can lay him to rest soon xx
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Big hugs Leigh hope things are resolved for you one day, by the way the tatts are a great Idea.
Leigh, biggest of hugs to you. I know how hard it is when things are left unfinished. The anchor is a lovely tribute to your Dad.
Thinking of you and wishing your dad a happy birthday
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The tattoo is a great tribute to your dad,I hope things get better for you.