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My Dad


AGE 5:

My dad is my best friend

correction... was

He makes me laugh to no end

correction... made

He makes mom super happy

correction... made

 

AGE 10:

Mom told us the other day that dad was going away

but he would be back soon

he couldn't forget about us that fast

correction... shouldn't

 

AGE 13:

Mom has a new husband

He's awesome to us

He is as fun as dad is

correction... was

 

AGE 14:

This is the first time we have seen dad

its been a couple years

but it is nice to see him again

correction... was

 

AGE 15:

This lady likes dad a lot

he does weird things now too

but he still notices us

correction... noticed

 

AGE 17:

I havent heard from my dad

its been two years

but he cares about us

correction... cared

 

He has a new religion

a new family

but he loves us

correction... loved

 AGE 17 (now):

I miss my dad

He doesn't talk to us anymore

but he is my bestfriend

correction... was

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