I've heard the term "how do you live your 'dash'" before, but I'd forgotten about it. Thanks for the reminder.

Yes, Dad still takes care of me. And think moreso than my siblings because, well, I think I need to feel like "Daddy's girL".

Honestly, I do not think I've ever "grown up" as much as my siblings because i've never HAD to be a grown up for children. May not make sense to most of you, but my whole life has revolved around taking care of ME and making sure my life is full.

Oh,I'm not angry or depressed. But I theorized once that I just never had to be mature for anyone; ie: teaching kids how to become adults etc. So, Dad still corrects me. I still ask for his advice etc. He's 78 (and was 47 when Mom died at age 43) and I have watched HIM grow as well.

Yeah, my Daddy. I'll miss him so much when he is gone. :(:( Thankfully he's very healthy and he says he wants to live to 104!