August 23, 2008
The Irony of Linear Time
Just a few days ago, I got an email that defined bittersweet. Dotes, you see, was adopted. His biological father had never seen him before he was killed in the submarine Seawolf in WWII. Dotes and I had both tried to find his biological family, but we sucked at genealogy and never did. The email was from his first cousin. Turns out there was a large family who’d always missed him. It would have pleased him so much to learn about his father, although his adopted father was wonderful. I’ve corresponded with his cousin and it’s been fascinating. Seems there’s a nephew out there who looks very much like Dotes. Here’s a picture of his father, circa 1944, when he was 27. He had been awarded the Purple Heart, the Silver Star, Bronze Star and Navy Medal. His family was going to give the medals to Dotes. I know he would have been honored.
Shout Out! Jo Leigh @ 10:06 am | home life
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Oh wow. That certainly defines bittersweet. Definately a makes-the-hair-go-up-on-the-back-of-your-neck moment.
What a lovely photograph - I can see where Dotes got his ‘handsome’ gene from.
August 25th, 2008 at 7:02 amJolie, What a lovely sentiment, which brought tears to my eyes.
Think of you every day & hope things are looking a little brighter for you.
Patricia
August 25th, 2008 at 8:44 amJo, I just lost my 16 year old son on August 8th in a car accident. His best friend from pre-k brought me a picture of them during an Easter egg hunt the year they were in pre-k together. It was such a precious gift.
August 25th, 2008 at 6:40 pmI completely understand how bittersweet that email was.
I am still thinking of and praying for you.
Hugs,
Angie
Sorry I’m late with responding - my comments were down.
Willa and Patricia - bless you both for being such constant and wonderful support. I appreciate it more than you can know.
Angie, I think about you every day. ::hugs::
August 27th, 2008 at 4:22 pmugh..were did my comments go?!?! hm…oh well…
Hope you are well!
September 3rd, 2008 at 12:38 pmGlenice, sorry about the missing messages. Mine were disappearing, too. No clue why. But thank you!
September 3rd, 2008 at 5:31 pm