Happy Fathers Day!
This is a little shout out to my father, Hapi Wayne Ruri. Today, fathers all across Australia and New Zealand are celebrating Fathers Day. So, for those Americans that are reading, you'll have to indulge us for a bit.I think that many of you have heard me talk about my mother (some of you have even met her), however, today's post is dedicated to my Dad. His first name is Hapi; which can be pronounced incorrectly as "happy." I'm also not sure that it accurately identifies my Dad's personality traits (insert laughing from the family).Dad was born in a rural New Zealand town called Murupara and, while growing up, he learned how to be a builder. After meeting my Mum, they got married and Dad decided to become a policeman. Although I know he started as a Constable (yes, "Constable Ruri" worked in the Upper Hutt Police Station), my most vivid memories are of my father being known as "Detective Ruri." We would visit the police station, the CIB or Criminal Investigations Bureau, and we also participated in the Annual Police Families Christmas Party. Those were the good old days.I just got done Skyping him (it was 3am in the morning his time), and I just wanted him to know that I love him! Thanks Dad.
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This is a little shout out to my father, Hapi Wayne Ruri. Today, fathers all across Australia and New Zealand are celebrating Fathers Day. So, for those Americans that are reading, you'll have to indulge us for a bit.
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