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99. We did all we could for our daughters

Mon Jun 26, 2017, 03:48 AM

Jun 2017

Raised them bi-lingually, let them choose their own paths, I even spent every cent of cash I inherited when my folks passed away on their educations, since they both wanted to go to school in the USA. My sister bought a house with her portion (she has no children). I bought my daughters' future with mine, and don't regret a cent of it. They both know and appreciate it, which is all we ask in return.

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A Class Act turns 65 today [View all] DFW Jun 2017 OP

SUPER-congrats! MyOwnPeace Jun 2017 #1

I won life's biggest lottery, that's for sure. DFW Jun 2017 #17

I know the feeling. Lionel Mandrake Jun 2017 #69

I have seen that first hand. DFW Jun 2017 #72

Thanks for sharing. You both have been very blessed. The Wielding Truth Jun 2017 #2

We prefer to think we've been lucky DFW Jun 2017 #49

Thanks for the photo-essay- it's sweet. TexasProgresive Jun 2017 #3

They definitely got the right mix of genes DFW Jun 2017 #18

Well I have always been a fan, DFW. So I think they got great stuff from both parents. TexasProgresive Jun 2017 #31

I don't know. Sometimes I still think a DNA test is in order DFW Jun 2017 #51

Like me I guess you married up! TexasProgresive Jun 2017 #56

You got THAT right! DFW Jun 2017 #58

That reminds me of a conversation Lionel Mandrake Jun 2017 #71

Probably? DFW Jun 2017 #73

I dunno. Lionel Mandrake Jun 2017 #79

Oh, well THAT'S different. DFW Jun 2017 #106

It didn't do him any good. Lionel Mandrake Jun 2017 #110

Smart choice DFW Jun 2017 #111

Yep. Lionel Mandrake Jun 2017 #118

So glad she is a survivor pandr32 Jun 2017 #4

She went through hell to get here DFW Jun 2017 #19

Wishing her cancer-free days ahead pandr32 Jun 2017 #37

Mahalo! DFW Jun 2017 #40

Beautiful pictures! Congratulations! Ilsa Jun 2017 #5

There were many bumps along the way DFW Jun 2017 #20

What a beautiful family you have! Lady_Chat Jun 2017 #6

Thanks for that! DFW Jun 2017 #21

Congrats to Mrs. DFW! MarianJack Jun 2017 #7

Thanks!! DFW Jun 2017 #22

- Bigredhunk Jun 2017 #8

Toda raba! n/t DFW Jun 2017 #23

A very Happy Birthday to her! bearssoapbox Jun 2017 #9

Thanks, we need all the luck we can get in that regard! n/t DFW Jun 2017 #53

Happy Birthday to Frau DFW! mnhtnbb Jun 2017 #10

Danke! DFW Jun 2017 #55

Wonderful photos! gademocrat7 Jun 2017 #11

We are! DFW Jun 2017 #24

Congrats, happy birthday, and many more! spooky3 Jun 2017 #12

Congratulations Scarsdale Jun 2017 #13

Actually, she was more impressed by Al Gore DFW Jun 2017 #25

You are both very lucky to love each other so much. panader0 Jun 2017 #14

We know DFW Jun 2017 #28

Best post of the week! Mazel tov! Happyhippychick Jun 2017 #15

Toda Raba! DFW Jun 2017 #26

Wonderful tribute to your wife and family. May you have many more years together. nt Fla Dem Jun 2017 #16

We'll take every one we can get! DFW Jun 2017 #27

Your wife is beautiful Polly Hennessey Jun 2017 #29

The photo history is nowhere near complete DFW Jun 2017 #48

Wait- why doesn't she age? LisaM Jun 2017 #30

She is German. Germans can be very stubborn. DFW Jun 2017 #41

Happy Birthday to your wonderful and beautiful wife, my dear DFW! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2017 #32

We had a wonderful time visiting with you and Mandrake last year DFW Jun 2017 #42

Ah, those are the breaks! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2017 #62

Your room is waiting for you. DFW Jun 2017 #67

Very cool! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2017 #70

Small world. Lionel Mandrake Jun 2017 #84

That must have been a while back DFW Jun 2017 #107

Beautiful! volstork Jun 2017 #33

Congratulations to your beautiful wife. Duppers Jun 2017 #34

Thanks!! DFW Jun 2017 #47

I love your tribute threads for Mrs DFW grantcart Jun 2017 #35

You can't get much luckier than I already am DFW Jun 2017 #43

Happy Birhday, Mrs DFW! Here's to many more fine years ahead! sueh Jun 2017 #36

We're hoping, thanks! n/t DFW Jun 2017 #46

Happy Birthday Mrs. DFW! Loryn Jun 2017 #38

Well, in that case.... DFW Jun 2017 #44

Happity birfdeeee shenmue Jun 2017 #39

Thanks, merci, danke, and eskerrik asko! DFW Jun 2017 #45

A magnificent tribute to your beautiful wife Mira Jun 2017 #50

Well, then Happy Geburtstag to you too! DFW Jun 2017 #52

Thank you so much! Mira Jun 2017 #57

Aw that's so sweet Lotusflower70 Jun 2017 #54

Very perceptive. She IS strong and powerful. It was a good fit DFW Jun 2017 #59

That's the perfect mix Lotusflower70 Jun 2017 #68

Your trust is well-placed DFW Jun 2017 #75

Happy Anniversary! Thank you for sharing your wonderful memories with us! TeamPooka Jun 2017 #60

Thanks for that DFW Jun 2017 #61

A very happy birthday TxDemChem Jun 2017 #63

Thanks! It was DFW Jun 2017 #65

What gorgeous photos those are, happiness shining thru all of them... Hekate Jun 2017 #64

Appreciated, as usual, Hekate! DFW Jun 2017 #66

Wonderful photos, wonderful tribute! Who is moonscape Jun 2017 #74

That is daughter number 1. The man's name is Stan Lee. DFW Jun 2017 #77

Ah thanks! I know him (not personally, but ...), only didn't recognize. n/t moonscape Jun 2017 #88

Happy Birthday to your great wife! steve2470 Jun 2017 #76

Thanks, Steve, as always! n/t DFW Jun 2017 #78

Happy Birthday. What wonderful pictures!!!! onecent Jun 2017 #80

Happy Birthday to your wife. I loved all the photo sharing & story :) luvMIdog Jun 2017 #81

This is the short version DFW Jun 2017 #94

Very Nice, DFW! A lovely tribute to a magnificent woman. calimary Jun 2017 #82

Lucky I am indeed! DFW Jun 2017 #97

Congratulations on a life well lived. Nice turban by the way. n/t. NNadir Jun 2017 #83

Yeah, she doesn't make me turbans any more DFW Jun 2017 #90

What a sweet post! She's amazing and deserves the pride you have in her! CousinIT Jun 2017 #85

You know? You're right. DFW Jun 2017 #102

Gosh, exceedingly lovely all around UTUSN Jun 2017 #86

Then as now. DFW Jun 2017 #93

Congratulations, My Friend Doug the Dem Jun 2017 #87

Three cheers for nearsightedness! DFW Jun 2017 #91

Lovely pictures, DFW, and what a wonderful family you have Samantha Jun 2017 #89

Thanks, Samantha, but it's not that we took any of those steps because we knew what we were doing DFW Jun 2017 #92

Every once in a while, there is a story that inspires, a story of PatrickforO Jun 2017 #95

We did all we could for our daughters DFW Jun 2017 #99

Congratulations & Best wishes! AgadorSparticus Jun 2017 #96

awwwh...congrats - nice family iluvtennis Jun 2017 #98

Beautiful then... lapucelle Jun 2017 #100

That's the way my eyes see her, anyway DFW Jun 2017 #101

Alles Gute zum Geburtstag, Frau DFW! smirkymonkey Jun 2017 #103

They are very special to me DFW Jun 2017 #104

Here are a couple of songs for you two, depending on your mood Zorro Jun 2017 #105

Beautiful post, DFW KatyMan Jun 2017 #108

Much appreciated! DFW Jun 2017 #113

Your posts about your wife are so touching BainsBane Jun 2017 #109

Thanks for that DFW Jun 2017 #112

Wonderful photos. Congratulations, to all your family. SwissTony Jun 2017 #114

In order: DFW Jun 2017 #115

I looked again DFW Jun 2017 #116

It was the ties that got me thinking. SwissTony Jun 2017 #117