this pen is my dad's favorite. he literally goes through one a week. when it starts to run low on ink, he taps (or slams) the tip down on whatever he is working on and all the ink will come to the top again usually giving him a few more days until he has to replace it. when the time comes where it does need replacement the sound of what happens is very familiar---i would hear a patient room door open very abruptly, hear my dad's quick footsteps headed directly toward the supply cabinet, hear the lots of fumbling and rummaging around until at last, the cabinet door slams shut and my dad would quickly walk back toward whatever room he left waiting. i was so lucky to have spent 10 years working for my dad, and i always made sure he had a box of his favorite pens waiting for him in the cabinet.recently when he was dropping me off at the airport, i realized i didn't have a pen in my purse and therefore wouldn't be able to work on my sudoku puzzles during my long flight. without even thinking my dad took his out of his pocket and handed it over to me. i still have it in my purse and am reminded of him every time i use it. he has been like this my whole life, always providing whatever i've needed... love, support, attention (when it's important), humor, and maybe even a good vacation or two. i love him so much and am so blessed to have him as my dad.
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I didn't realize you worked there for 10 years.. wow. I will have to check these pens out that Dr. Sorensen swears by. I'll never forget your dad singing at your wedding,,, like 18 verses of master of the house?? any contractions?
that was so sweet and im sure put a smile on your dads face!! also, im sure your little baby is coming anytime so good luck with everything!!
Your killing me here, I keep expecting to see the little sweet pea on here...good luck and can't wait to see pics!
i love how dad shows his love in little ways, like giving you his favorite pen or letting us have our way when we go out to eat. he's the best.
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