I found out who ruined the surprise. (My dad’s 70th birthday)
By Amber
@AmbiePam (99503)
United States
June 20, 2025 4:09pm CST
I thought I knew who ruined the surprise, but I actually found out today because they were at my dad’s house. See, my dad and his wife share an email address. I do not know why. Anyway, the person today said, “I know they share an email, but I still didn’t think he’d see it. Maybe I shouldn’t have titled it Dennis’ surprise party.”
Oh, wow. I have no why Diana told this person about the party (it’s her friend that lives 2 hours away) until the night before, but I guess obviously she wanted to give her time to plan to attend.
My sister and I aren’t mad, but we almost pulled it off, and it is disappointing.
We’ll all have fun anyway! All of his ten living siblings are coming too.
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@snowy22315 (191317)
• United States
6h
With so many people invited somebody was bound to spill the beans! How long do you have the venue?
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@AmbiePam (99503)
• United States
6h
Yeah, that’s what I figured. It’s at my dad’s church so they don’t care how long we are there. They’re coming to decorate tonight, and will help clean up tomorrow along with me and my sister.
My sister came down around noon, and she’s talking his ear off about it.
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@AmbiePam (99503)
• United States
5h
@snowy22315 They are doing ribs, pulled pork, and fried bologna. The guy catering is charging for the food, but not his work hours because he knows and likes my dad (my dad’s done a lot for his family). Still, it’s going to be a lot of food, like you said. It’s costing a lot. I pitched in barely, but most of what I did was leg work.
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@snowy22315 (191317)
• United States
5h
@AmbiePam Did you say sis is paying for a roast or something? That thing must be half a cow.
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@AmbiePam (99503)
• United States
6h
Oh yes, and he’ll be shocked his youngest brother is coming because his youngest brother is so shy. Although, Julia, he got a little real with me today. I asked him if he knew who was coming he said, “No, but I just really don’t want a party.” I didn’t tell my sister he said that. Plus, he’s going to love seeing people. It’ll be okay in the end.
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@Juliaacv (53837)
• Canada
4h
@AmbiePam I wonder if he meant that he did not want a fuss, and used the word party.
He will love to see old acquaintances and family members, that is going to be so special for him and for them. It sure would be nice if Amyra could somehow get a photo of him from you so that she can do a sketch of it to give to him at another time. That would be so meaningful to him.
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@rsa101 (38835)
• Philippines
15m
That reminds me so much of when my family and I flew in from the Philippines for my aunt's 80th birthday in LA—we were meant to be the big surprise. Word must’ve slipped somewhere along the way because she found out before the day, but honestly, the joy on her face when she saw us was just as heartwarming. The surprise may have been spoiled, but the love and effort behind it still shone through.
It’s funny how these things work out: the planning, the secrecy, the little hiccups—and yet, in the end, it’s the presence and the memories made that matter most. Just like your dad’s party, I’m sure what will linger are the laughs, the stories, and the feeling of being surrounded by the people who care most.
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@allknowing (147818)
• India
3h
It must have disappointed you that it is no longer a secret.
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@wolfgirl569 (117866)
• Marion, Ohio
3h
Great that his siblings are able to make it too
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@MarieCoyle (45195)
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5h
Even though the surprise is gone, I think it will be a fantastic time for all. Good friends, family, and yummy food, you should all have a great time together!!
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