My biological father forgot he had children once my parents divorced. My stepfather became my DAD. He showed me what a real dad/father was like. I was terrible to him as a kid, but as I grew up I realized he was the best man ever in my life. He passed away 6 years ago and this voicemail was the last one he left me before he died. I treasure it.
I was told a secret this week from a granddaughter who still calls her grandfather's answering machine to hear his voice. He died in Iraq last year. Hearing his voice made me smile/cry. He was a proud Marine. She said. She gave me permission to share the number and later asked me to pass along my thanks to everyone who called, listened, and left a "sweat message" about loss or healing.
