“Today is my 89th birthday.
My name is Joseph, and I am sitting here, in a retirement home, with a plate of dumplings in front of me. I don’t know who made these for me, nor who will wish me a happy birthday today. I have three kids but haven’t seen them in a long time. They brought me here telling me it was for my own good, but time goes by, and the phone does not ring.
I am not angry, I am sad.
Sad because, deep in my heart, I never stopped loving them, despite their absence. Sad because I don’t ask for much: just a hug, a word, a “Happy Birthday, Dad. ”
I just wish somebody would remember me today.
If you’re reading this message, give me a thought. Not because you know me, but because even a stranger can bring some warmth where there is silence.
At my age, you live on memories and hope.
And today, my hope is that this message gets to the hearts of those who have forgotten to value affection, before it is too late. ”
❤️ To all the dads and grandfathers that have been left alone, best wishes. You are loved, even if sometimes they don’t tell you. ❤️
Happy Birthday Joseph. 🎂🎂🎂🎂
Wishing you a Happy Birthday Sir! No doubt their are good people where you are. Find the good and praise it and you will find joy….
Happy birthday Joseph. Your writing tells me you are a good non. Very sad that your children don’t come to visit you. Rest assured you are in my mind today and I wish you will have a good and fun day. I hope your grandchildren do not ignore their father because what goes around comes around
XHAPPY BIRTHDAY MAY TODAY BRING YOU HAPPINESS
Hi Joseph, I’m not one of your children but I do want to wish you a very happy 89th birthday from the bottom of my heart. Everyone deserves to be loved and celebrated everyday, not just a personal special day.