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BeneteauBum

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12. Thank you

Reply to gopiscrap (Original post)

Sun Jun 21, 2026, 06:24 PM

Jun 21

I was orphaned at four, raised by an uncle, and ended up raising two daughters whom I met when they were nine in addition to a younger biological daughter. They have blessed me with five grandchildren: two boys and three girls. It’s been a great life.

Peace ☮️

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Since it is father's day...I wanted to share....the tale of two fathers [View all] gopiscrap Jun 21 OP

Thank you so much for sharing your fathers with us, Mike C. niyad Jun 21 #1

Thank you for sharing such a beautiful and poignant post.❤️ lucca18 Jun 21 #2

Ok, you won the internet today. yardwork Jun 21 #3

you are so very kind gopiscrap Jun 21 #5

You had it rough but still note malaise Jun 21 #4

What a beautiful and touching story MIButterfly Jun 21 #6

What a beautiful story of family. greatauntoftriplets Jun 21 #7

Ok. Crying now. umroman Jun 21 #8

Such powerful influences in your life. Thank you for sharing these memories. 3catwoman3 Jun 21 #9

yes on Facebook gopiscrap Jun 21 #10

if you go to Mike Collier on facebook gopiscrap Jun 21 #11

Thank you. I will take a look, for sure. 3catwoman3 Jun 21 #18

Thank you BeneteauBum Jun 21 #12

I love this post SOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH!! calimary Jun 21 #13

Happy Father's Day! maspaha Jun 21 #14

Wow! A beautiful story. Thanks for sharing w/ us. SWBTATTReg Jun 21 #15

The father's who chose to be there are the best! 70sEraVet Jun 21 #16

Wonderful post. mountain grammy Jun 21 #17