Today is the birthday of a man who is very special to me. In fact, without him, I wouldn’t be around today, literally!
It’s Pop’s Birthday Y’all!
Now if you have been reading my blog for any length of time, you will know the importance that my Pops has in my life. He has been a tower of strength, a teacher of positivity, a provider of stability, a fount of love. And my brother and I are so lucky to have him as one-half of our amazing parents!
I have always been a total daddy’s girl, and he has always doted on me.
Over 40 years ago, when I was born, a woman came to see me. My mum’s mother had come over from Kenya. This woman came over and practically started to mourn the fact that the grandma had come over and a girl, rather than a boy, had been born.
My Pops was disgusted, and said, straight to her face that she should be ashamed, being a woman herself, and saying that. When I was born, he actually distributed sweets to the family. At the time this was only done when a boy was born. But from the beginning, my Pops had a strong belief that we are all equal. Boy or girl, your baby was a blessing from above and we should be thankful for our child.
We were able to give Pops the surprise of a lifetime last year, when it was his 70th birthday, by arranging for the whole of his family to be in Finland, for a holiday to celebrate his big day. If you want, you can read more about that fantastic trip here.
I only wish we were able to give him that kind of surprise every year but alas, it is not always possible.
Still, I wanted to take this time out to say Happy Birthday Pops! I love you very much, and feel blessed to have a father like you! ❤
But I Smile Anyway... 
Jul 02, 2020 @ 17:27:57
A very special dad. Hope he had a lovely day, Ritu. xx
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Jul 02, 2020 @ 17:28:09
Thanks, Marje 🥰🥰🥰
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May 25, 2017 @ 19:24:58
A very Happy Birthday to your dear father!!
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May 25, 2017 @ 19:25:34
I’ll pass the message on 😍
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May 25, 2017 @ 19:53:26
🙂
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May 25, 2017 @ 10:32:44
Awww…Happy Birthday to your pop Ritu
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May 25, 2017 @ 16:19:24
Thank you Nimi xx
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May 24, 2017 @ 17:20:21
Happy Belated birthday to your Pops. I love mine too and it seems like he and your Dad would get along. We also have photo booth photos that are my favourite to this day! Cheers to Dads and their girls. ❤
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May 24, 2017 @ 18:01:20
Thank you! Cheers to our dads!!!
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May 24, 2017 @ 13:10:52
Aw, yeah — nothing like a daughter, nothing like a son. All good things, babies 🙂
I hope he had a lovely day, he always reads as a lovely man.
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May 24, 2017 @ 17:11:13
Joey… he is the best!! Thank you xc
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May 23, 2017 @ 07:39:03
Happy Birthday to him..Cheers
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May 23, 2017 @ 07:45:32
Thank you 😍
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May 23, 2017 @ 01:52:48
Your Dad was as special as mine. I was the first born, and he was NOT disappointed I was not a son (unusual in 1944). My younger brother was also treasured because he WAS a male, so we both were like first children, equally spoiled and equally loved unconditionally.
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May 23, 2017 @ 06:59:31
That is wonderful! ❤
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May 22, 2017 @ 21:12:40
What a wonderful man. And such a lovely tribute you have written to him. Happy Birthday Pops.
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May 22, 2017 @ 21:15:52
Thank you so much, he is truly a special man ❤
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May 22, 2017 @ 19:20:20
You and I are both very blessed, Ritu, to have wonderful fathers. Birthday wishes to your amazing Dad.
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May 22, 2017 @ 19:37:40
Thank you Robbie! Xxxx
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May 22, 2017 @ 18:22:53
Happy Birthday to your Pops! 💖
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May 22, 2017 @ 18:21:59
Happy Birthday to you Pops! 💖
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May 22, 2017 @ 18:55:13
Thank you Noelle!
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May 22, 2017 @ 16:30:47
Wishing Pops the best of Birthdays , enjoy the celebrations Ss XXXX<3
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May 22, 2017 @ 17:26:20
Thank you Sis xxx
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May 22, 2017 @ 16:09:14
Wishing Pops a very happy 71st Birthday xx
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May 22, 2017 @ 17:26:10
Thanks sis!!
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May 22, 2017 @ 16:08:03
What a beautiful post and happy birthday to your wonderful pops! I’m a massive daddy’s girl too xx💕
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May 22, 2017 @ 17:25:57
Thank you Shelley and happy birthday to you too! 😍😍
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May 22, 2017 @ 17:27:10
It’s on Wednesday but I’m turning it into a week long Festival lol 😂
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May 22, 2017 @ 17:27:58
And why ever not lol!!
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May 22, 2017 @ 15:56:19
What a Wonderful Papa! Belated Happy Birthday! 🌹🌹🌹🎊🍾🎉🎈
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May 22, 2017 @ 17:25:29
Thank you Dorna!! Xx
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May 22, 2017 @ 15:42:36
Your pop sounds amazing, Happy birthday to him! My dad will be 81 this year so I cherish every moment I have!
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May 22, 2017 @ 17:25:18
Aw thanks Terri! Embrace your dad!!!
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May 22, 2017 @ 14:20:15
Happy birthday to your Pops Sister!!! ❤️🙏😊
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May 22, 2017 @ 17:24:15
Thank you Brother!! Xx
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May 22, 2017 @ 20:29:03
You’re welcome Sister 🤗🤗
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May 22, 2017 @ 13:59:19
Happy birthday pops
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May 22, 2017 @ 17:23:22
Thank you xx
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May 22, 2017 @ 17:23:59
Thanks Charly!
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May 22, 2017 @ 13:35:37
A most blessed birthday to your Pop! I feel the love and celebrate it! ❤
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May 22, 2017 @ 17:23:12
Thank you Annette!!!
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May 22, 2017 @ 13:11:32
Belated happy birthday dad
May we all be here next year
As Sheldon Always
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May 22, 2017 @ 13:14:23
It’s today Sheldon! You’re not late!!!! Thank you x
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May 22, 2017 @ 14:28:36
Great let’s raise our glasses and……..
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May 22, 2017 @ 17:24:30
😍😍
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May 22, 2017 @ 12:58:46
Happy bday to your dad. I wish him al the health and happiness in the world
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May 22, 2017 @ 13:00:51
Thank You!!!
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May 22, 2017 @ 13:01:28
My pleasure
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May 22, 2017 @ 12:58:32
Hey …. another 1946 vintage (It was obviously a good year!). Please wish him a wonderful and totally spoiled day on my behalf Ritu. 🙂
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May 22, 2017 @ 12:59:48
Lol!! I will do! Thank you! X
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May 22, 2017 @ 13:00:18
🙂
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May 22, 2017 @ 12:58:22
Happy birthday to your dad – may all his birthday wishes come true!
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May 22, 2017 @ 12:59:14
Thank you Traci!
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May 22, 2017 @ 12:48:17
Happy Birthday to your Pop!
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May 22, 2017 @ 12:55:19
Thanks!
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May 22, 2017 @ 12:55:48
This wasva really nice post. And thanks for looking at my naughty blog. I enjoyed your feedback.
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May 22, 2017 @ 12:58:04
😍
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May 22, 2017 @ 15:00:02
I very much appreciate it.
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May 22, 2017 @ 11:52:08
Happy Birthday to your pops!
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May 22, 2017 @ 12:43:22
Thankd Tony!
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May 22, 2017 @ 10:30:56
Wow! Beautiful post! Happy birthday to your Dad! 😊
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May 22, 2017 @ 12:42:01
Thanks Pooja 😊
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May 22, 2017 @ 10:23:34
Oh you two are the CUTEST. He always sounds so awesome. And those photo booth photos are so adorably precious x
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May 22, 2017 @ 12:41:51
Thank you Hayley!!!
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May 22, 2017 @ 09:44:22
Lovely post, Ritu. Wish him happy birthday! Is he still doing the yoga?
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May 22, 2017 @ 10:14:22
Thank you Steve! Yes he still teaches 4 classes a week!
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May 22, 2017 @ 10:42:40
Wonderful. He looks very healthy.
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May 22, 2017 @ 12:42:37
He is!!
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May 22, 2017 @ 09:33:19
Happy Birthday to your Dad! 😉 Have a wonderful day! ❤
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May 22, 2017 @ 10:13:53
Thank you Carolina xx
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May 22, 2017 @ 08:56:01
Happy Birthday to my soulful uncle 💖
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May 22, 2017 @ 08:59:59
Thank you Sis xx
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May 22, 2017 @ 09:14:19
😘💖💖
How are you? Are you home?
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May 22, 2017 @ 09:19:28
No sis.. back at work!!!
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May 22, 2017 @ 15:24:27
I hope you are doing much better!
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May 22, 2017 @ 17:24:49
I am sis thank you xx
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May 22, 2017 @ 21:17:25
I am so glad 😘
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May 22, 2017 @ 21:20:51
But Lil Princess was graced with a headache since yesterday!.. the weather has been getting steadily warmer…
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May 22, 2017 @ 21:35:23
Oh, well! Blessed are the days when everyone is well.
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May 22, 2017 @ 21:41:14
Truly sis! Hope you are well!
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May 22, 2017 @ 21:53:36
I am very good! It was a busy but wonderful day 😊
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May 22, 2017 @ 22:00:39
Good to hear sus5😚
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May 23, 2017 @ 06:27:49
😘😘
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May 22, 2017 @ 07:42:35
Happy Birthday to Him and God Bless you all dear Ritu, Thanks and Love, nia
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May 22, 2017 @ 07:45:38
Thank you Nia 🌻🌻
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May 22, 2017 @ 05:56:03
Happy Birthday to your Pop…and a salute to him for standing tall against odds all…
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May 22, 2017 @ 06:46:55
Thank you !
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May 22, 2017 @ 05:37:01
Happy birthday, Pops 🙂
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May 22, 2017 @ 06:46:47
Thank yo LadyLee! ❤
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May 22, 2017 @ 04:55:25
You are a luck child, to be blessed with fine parents…
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May 22, 2017 @ 06:46:37
Thank you Chris! I agree, and I thank God every day!
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May 22, 2017 @ 04:54:35
Reblogged this on crjen1958 and commented:
Many blessing on your 71st Popś…
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May 22, 2017 @ 04:51:23
Happy Birthay, Pops. G:)
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May 22, 2017 @ 06:46:13
Thank you G! ❤
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May 22, 2017 @ 07:04:13
Your Pops sounds like a good man – and there are a limited number of those. G:)
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May 22, 2017 @ 07:04:55
You’re right G. There are too few like him around. We are truly blessed to have him in our lives xxx
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May 22, 2017 @ 04:19:42
Happy birthday to your pop!
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May 22, 2017 @ 06:46:05
Thank you so much! ❤
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May 22, 2017 @ 19:03:14
You’re welcome! ♥♥♥
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