Count your blessing
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Melting Slicks
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Count your blessing
It has been kind of bitter sweet this month.
April 2 my father passed away due to a long struggle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. He passed at the age of 74, and was able to live at home up until he passed. He was a good man and lived a good life. Last year he was awarded the Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award for over 50 years in the aviation maintenance industry, either working or lecturing on single prop planes to Lear jets. His name is registered at the Smithsonian Institute. He was very proud of this achievement and we will truly miss him.
Saturday my moms father, my 97 year old, Grand father came up to spend some time with my mom. We were able to sit and talk about what we have, and Grandpa’s life in general. Grandpa keeps telling how his Dad died at the age of 38, when he was only 11, and has a ton of great advice how to make it through life and depressions...this man is wise and sharp.
I want to share some pictures of being able to be thankful for the blessing we have in life, and Gramps going for his first vette ride...
5 Generations
Gramps likes babies and woman
Oh yea vettes too
I wanna Go
Thanks for stopping in
April 2 my father passed away due to a long struggle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. He passed at the age of 74, and was able to live at home up until he passed. He was a good man and lived a good life. Last year he was awarded the Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award for over 50 years in the aviation maintenance industry, either working or lecturing on single prop planes to Lear jets. His name is registered at the Smithsonian Institute. He was very proud of this achievement and we will truly miss him.
Saturday my moms father, my 97 year old, Grand father came up to spend some time with my mom. We were able to sit and talk about what we have, and Grandpa’s life in general. Grandpa keeps telling how his Dad died at the age of 38, when he was only 11, and has a ton of great advice how to make it through life and depressions...this man is wise and sharp.
I want to share some pictures of being able to be thankful for the blessing we have in life, and Gramps going for his first vette ride...
5 Generations
Gramps likes babies and woman
Oh yea vettes too
I wanna Go
Thanks for stopping in
Melting Slicks
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Scott,
My sincere sympathy about losing your dad.
The photos you posted with your grandfather reminded me of my father ridin' in my vette. My dad was always a car guy, and he really dug riding in my vette. Hangin' out with him, sparked my love of cars. As time grew on he got older and kinda frail nearing the end, but never once complained about gettin' in or outta my vette! I really miss him.
You are right, life is a gift and we should all count our blessings no matter how large or how small. I have always counted my blessings. I've had a few that I will cherish eternally.
Again, so sorry about the loss of your father. From reading your post, I bet you've got great memories and stories to tell about him and his life.
Maybe next time we meet up, you'd like to share some stories about your dad and grandfather.
Say hi to Donna and convey my sympathy to her too.
Cindy
My sincere sympathy about losing your dad.
The photos you posted with your grandfather reminded me of my father ridin' in my vette. My dad was always a car guy, and he really dug riding in my vette. Hangin' out with him, sparked my love of cars. As time grew on he got older and kinda frail nearing the end, but never once complained about gettin' in or outta my vette! I really miss him.
You are right, life is a gift and we should all count our blessings no matter how large or how small. I have always counted my blessings. I've had a few that I will cherish eternally.
Again, so sorry about the loss of your father. From reading your post, I bet you've got great memories and stories to tell about him and his life.
Maybe next time we meet up, you'd like to share some stories about your dad and grandfather.Say hi to Donna and convey my sympathy to her too.
Cindy
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I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your dad and send out my sincere condolenses and prayers.
Those are great pictures of your 97 grandfather (and in the vette), and old people are very. very wise peeple, and my 80 year old dad has taught me that when old people speak you should listen and hold onto everything they have to say (because they are very wise and filled with life experienec)!
If you can share with us some of your Grandfather's wisdom on how to deal with the most difficult times that life has to offer that would be great!
Those are great pictures of your 97 grandfather (and in the vette), and old people are very. very wise peeple, and my 80 year old dad has taught me that when old people speak you should listen and hold onto everything they have to say (because they are very wise and filled with life experienec)!
If you can share with us some of your Grandfather's wisdom on how to deal with the most difficult times that life has to offer that would be great!
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Sorry for your loss. When things like this happen so quickly it is difficult. I went thru a similar experience loosing my mom and dad within a three month period. What got me thru it was family pics and memories like yours. Stay focused on the good times....wish you and your family all the best
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Thank all… I am very thankful my Dad was able to mold my mechanical ability and in stow the work ethic in me that has made my carrier path so successful. He did teach right from wrong and was always an inspiration to me.
As for Gramps, well he has always given me the strength not to be afraid of death, and has stated numerous times that it is a parts of life we all have to go through. When his wife, my Grandmother, of 68 years passed away a few years ago we though he would be gone shortly afterwards. Sure he is lonely but he did not let it get him down, and still wants to see additions in the family and live life. Now he has seen my first Grandson and shortly will see a new Grandson of his own from my brother next week.
He is planning his 100 B-day party and has told his doctor that he is invited and not to let him down…..
As for Gramps, well he has always given me the strength not to be afraid of death, and has stated numerous times that it is a parts of life we all have to go through. When his wife, my Grandmother, of 68 years passed away a few years ago we though he would be gone shortly afterwards. Sure he is lonely but he did not let it get him down, and still wants to see additions in the family and live life. Now he has seen my first Grandson and shortly will see a new Grandson of his own from my brother next week.
He is planning his 100 B-day party and has told his doctor that he is invited and not to let him down…..
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Sorry to hear about your dad. Sounds like he accomplished a lot and left a legacy to share with the rest of his descendants. Great Story on your grandfather.
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Thank all… I am very thankful my Dad was able to mold my mechanical ability and in stow the work ethic in me that has made my carrier path so successful. He did teach right from wrong and was always an inspiration to me.
As for Gramps, well he has always given me the strength not to be afraid of death, and has stated numerous times that it is a parts of life we all have to go through. When his wife, my Grandmother, of 68 years passed away a few years ago we though he would be gone shortly afterwards. Sure he is lonely but he did not let it get him down, and still wants to see additions in the family and live life. Now he has seen my first Grandson and shortly will see a new Grandson of his own from my brother next week.
He is planning his 100 B-day party and has told his doctor that he is invited and not to let him down…..
As for Gramps, well he has always given me the strength not to be afraid of death, and has stated numerous times that it is a parts of life we all have to go through. When his wife, my Grandmother, of 68 years passed away a few years ago we though he would be gone shortly afterwards. Sure he is lonely but he did not let it get him down, and still wants to see additions in the family and live life. Now he has seen my first Grandson and shortly will see a new Grandson of his own from my brother next week.
He is planning his 100 B-day party and has told his doctor that he is invited and not to let him down…..
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