Thursday, April 24, 2008

He's Not An Investigative Reporter...

My Dad is having surgery today to reattach his left quadriceps to his knee. The News Director asked one of the producers to pick him up a get well card -- a move I strongly objected to on the basis it would make him feel worse, and make my life a little more miserable. No one cared (I actually think my objections only solidified their resolve) and the card began being passed around the newsroom. About two hours after people started signing it the card ended up on my desk (sometimes they forget we're related) and I decided to take a gander at what other people had written. And then I saw it. One of the reporters, who will remain nameless, had written "Tommy, kick some ass and stack 'em ten high. Happy Birthday!"

We decided to leave it. It may be the only thing that makes my Dad smile during all this crap.

5 comments:

Emily-Ione said...

That may be the very best thing I have ever heard of being written on a card for ANY occasion.

Ever.

Emily-Ione said...

OH! And give your dad my love and well wishes - from one arthroscopy survivor to another!

DC Diva said...

I have my guesses, but I must know who the reporter is. Email me.:)

BeeBee said...

Libby, I miss you. I don't have your email so I have to send you a comment. :-)
I just wanted to tell you that you are awesome and you mean a lot to me. I hope that all is well, and I love your blog.

Amanda said...

Is the card at Mom & Dad's house? I have to see it!!!