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This is my Dad and my Grandma. He passed away just over a year ago from cancer. It came on him suddenly, and before we all knew it, he was gone from us. This was so hard for me to deal with and, still today, I sometimes find myself in tears... but, he too has gone to a better place.... and I pray to see him again someday.
Dad's passion was in many things. Fishing, camping, wrestling. We used to go camping in the summers and the memories I have are still so vivid of those times. Sometimes I find myself just sitting here and grinning as I think of some of the things that he would pull on us then. I find myself pulling some of the pranks on my own kids from time to time too! LOL
Dad was FANATIC about wrestling, and his all time favorite was Dick the Bruiser. If there was a "wrastlin'" match on the TV, then you can be sure that is where Dad would be.. didn't matter what else he was doing at the time, if it was an "important" match, he was there. He often attended live matches as well, when he could get there. He enjoyed taking us kids along sometimes too.. but we all learned one thing: DO NOT expect an answer from Dad during a match... he would be so focused on the match that he just could NOT hear you! LOL The following pic is for you, Dad....
![](images/dickthebruiser1.jpg) Dick the Bruiser
As I mentioned on my Mother's page, some of the things that our parents' did and said DO seem to be a part of how we raise our kids. Many times I quote my Dad to them and other's actually. He had so many different expressions.... my fav is one that is used in the mornings to get people up.... "raise and shine all you sleepy heads... it's a beeeeeaaaauuuuttttiiiiffuuullll morning!!" Invariably we were woken up with Dad shouting this up the stairs or through the tent walls!!
I would like to pass on his sense of humor, and the caring that he possessed, even if he didn't like to show it... it embarassed him I believe. He would bluster and complain about things... but if you looked a bit closer... you could see the twinkle and mabbe, if you were lucky... a small twitch of a smile in the corner of his mouth. I really really miss my Dad.....
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When Tomorrow Starts Without Me
When Tomorrow Starts Without Me
And I'm not there to see,
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
All filled with tears for me;
I wish so much you wouldn't cry
The way you did today,
While thinking of many things,
We didn't get to say
I know how much you love me
As much as I love you
And each time that you think of me
I know you'll miss me too
But When Tomorrow Starts Without Me
Please try to understand
That an angel came and called my name
And took me by the hand
And said my place was ready
In Heaven far above
And that I'd have to leave behind
All those I dearly love
But as I turned to walk away
A tear fell from my eye
For all my life, I'd always thought
I didn't want to die
I had so much to live for
So much yet to do
It seemed almost impossible
That I was leaving you
I thought of all the yesterdays
All the good and the bad
I thought of all the love we shared
And all the fun we had
If I could relive yesterday
Just even for awhile
I'd say goodbye and kiss you
And maybe see you smile
But then I fully realized
That this could never be
For emptiness and memories
Would take the place of me
And when I thought of worldy things
I might miss come tomorrow
I thought of you and when I did
My heart filled with sorrow
But when I walked thru Heavens gates
I felt so much at home
When God looked down and smiled at me
From His golden throne
He said:
"This is eternity
And all I've promised you
Today for life on earth is past
But here it starts anew
I promise no tomorrow
But today will always last
And since each day's the same way
There's no longing for the past
But you have been so faithful
So trusting and true
Though there were some times you
did some things
You knew you shouldn't do
But you have been forgiven
And now at last you're free
So won't you take my hand
And share my life with me?"
Author Unknown
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Daddy...
I'm all grown up now, but I'm still your little girl... and always will be. You taught me right from wrong at a very young age. You taught me what it means to be a good person. I took my examples from you, and became someone that you and I can both be proud of.
I remember a time when I wanted to marry you. I knew then that I would never find another man as incredible as you. You always knew just how to make me laugh, just when to push me, and just when I needed to win.
I have my own daughter now, and I can only pray that I am able to teach her all the same values, and give to her the same unconditional love that you always gave to me. You are my superman, daddy, and even if I forget to tell you sometimes, I love you. And your butterfly kisses are still the BEST!
Author unknown
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