To say that my Dad was the most important person in my life is an understatement. To say that I miss him is to miss that mark. To say that I think about him all the time is still less than the truth
How about this – since my Dad died I spend my time trying to BE him. Because a world without my Dad is less than the world should be.
I’ve mentioned him in passing in Candles In The Sun but he deserves his own book. He shows up in a couple of chapters and you will get a hint.
He will be in my thoughts the rest of the day. Just like every other day.
I am the fortunate son.
Here’s a couple of previous posts about Dad . . .
Amazing stories, Dennis! Yes your father was a wonderful man and I was so fortunate to have known him. When Delane and I were young, we used to ride the train down to visit with Uncle Charles and Aunt Margaret, then Uncle Bill and Aunt Emma, Then on to see Mama and Granddaddy and Uncle Ray, then down to visit with Aunt Emily. On our way home- we reversed the visits. I loved my extended family so much and each of them made such an impact in my life. I miss them all! They were a great family. I love how you tell the stories! I have read some of your other stories,and some your dad wrote. He was also a good writer and I really enjoyed them too! I have a story to tell about your dad stopping by my house when I lived in Texas. I was the Director of Nursing at a hospital there and took off work to visit with him. I can’t remember the year but he came down by himself to go to Dallas to a watch/clock show. I lived about 2 hours from Dallas so he stopped, and then took me with him to that show. We had a ball! We walked all over and looked at all the exhibits and watches for sale. I treasure those memories too. Thank you so much for sharing your stories!
One of the fun things in my life is hearing stories about my Dad from other people. It’s like getting a new visit from him. Thanks for this. The watch period was really fun for me too. He took Suzie and I to a show in Chattanooga. I’m sure he mentioned the time Jay Leno called him up and he got to sell him a watch. He had fun with it. In addition, it gave him something to concentrate on to focus away from his back pain. My kids loved sneaking into his watch workshop and looking at the fascinating bits in all of the tiny drawers. Thanks for the good memory.