I hadn’t seen this picture of my father until recently. He died in 1981. This is so typical of how happy and loving he looked the last few years of his life, once his children were grown and he retired. He was a loving grandfather, endlessly patient and loving. He never tired of his grandchildren. At this point in his life, he couldn’t get enough of his family. I am glad to have this memory.
So happy that he lived long enough to reach that state of “mellow”. Wish we all got there a bit sooner ! ❤
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Whoa! Hope not!
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Lovely photo to accompany your memories!
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Thanks
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Happy as always, yor Dad looks very nice!!!!!
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He had mellowed by the time this was made.
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He really looks so kind and loving! What a gift you had him.
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He had mellowed by the time this was made.
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Oh…. I see!
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He could be quite difficult earlier.
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That’s what I guessed from your response, Linda! But it is a comfort I guess, to see that it wasn’t him and your dad was able to show up before he passed.
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I was glad to remember that when I saw this picture.
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I can understand that very well!
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We all have one of these stories, don’t we.
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You read my mind, didn’t you?
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Been, haven’t you?
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I simply made peace and accepted the way may father was. He did not have an easy life and I unerstood that nothing was about me. Therefore nothing was open when he passed. At least that was a wonderful feeling at that time.
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It is what it is.
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Yes, exactly! And what is, is ok!
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I understand!
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Great smile and memory for you to have.
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A beautiful memory.
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Yes it is.
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🙂
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One thing about memories, you will never forget! My dad passed away in 1985. I miss him so much.
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That doesn’t change, does it?
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No, it doesn’t we will always have those great memories. Have a great evening!
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he looks like a kind soul, great smile, much like yours!
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Thanks
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Awww… that’s so nice Linda
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