My Dad sent this message to me over Facebook Messenger the night before I was supposed to fly home from a trip to Paris. . .
He died last year. I listen to this message every time I fly now.
I got these text messages from my dad after my mother confessed he wasn’t actually my biological dad. I’m 31 years old and this is the first I knew of it.
More to me then any jewel that can be found, love always Papa
This is the last Christmas card I ever got from my dad. He had a fatal stroke on the day before Christmas 5 years ago. He was right – I’ve had some amazing adventures since – a doctorate, a Fulbright, a ton of travel, lots of love and now totally ready to work on the toughest of problems.
Ironically, I also don’t sleep much… My research assistants always laugh when I send them emails at 3 am. But I’m dreaming up solutions to problems and they just can’t wait…
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Hey Frank,
I’m a long time post-secreter (is that a thing? If no, it totally is now!) from Cape Town South Africa.
I don’t how I stumbled upon you, maybe part All American Rejects part Facebook when it really was a thing – all I know is that I make sure that I am part of that view count every Sunday!
I remember that there have been times when you posted questions that you posted to your father before his transition… My grandmother is en route too, and we have this super complicated relationship, but I think these would be a great avenue for healing ( for both me and my mom).
Would you please send me those questions, or repost them on Sunday? I’d love to use them for the little time we have left before the Big C takes her from us.
Much love to the Post Secret Family!
