Friday April 25 was my Dad's 73rd Birthday. He celebrated by traveling to Jonesboro, with my Uncle Leonard, who is 81, to visit my Uncle Gene, who is 92. What an amazing group of men! These three men, along with other various aunts and uncles, spent time in my childhood imparting some of of their life experiences, advice, and examples. I must say that I am one very blessed individual to have the family heritage that I have. These three men served in various branches of the military, they all worked hard with varying degrees of financial success, they all hold a strong belief in God, they all raised families that love and respect them, and they all still respect one another as men and brothers. These guys were weaned at a early age, and as a result learned to provide for themselves and their families, and as far as I know never complained about having much or little in this life, but learned to be content wherever they were.
It is because of the sacrifices they made, albeit, they would not consider them sacrifices, but rather investments in their children, that their offspring, myself and my cousins, have achieved the successes that we have made. We learned from their experiences and mistakes and have built on that tradition; not perfection, but a solid tradition.
My Dad will probably never read this blog, as computers are not a part of his generation, but nonetheless, I will honor him with respect and the admiration that he has earned. Dad you are the Best! Happy Birthday and God willing, many more.
1 comment:
Wow - I didn't even know that happened...I call dad almost every day - I must have talked to him before their visit....tell your dad thanks for me; mine is getting pretty tired.
I agree with everything you said. I'm really glad I got dad to the WWII memorial. I would contribute to getting your father and Leonard there....gene
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