Two years ago this morning, my Dad passed away. To me, the date April 14th has now been redefined forever. As this date neared, and ultimately arrived, I have had many folks share their warm thoughts, prayers, and feelings with my family and I, regarding the support we all welcome in tough times. Several folks have alluded to the idea that my Dad is in heaven and looking down on me, or watching Continue Reading...
Dad
This morning I woke up for the very first time in 48 plus years, without a Dad. Well, without my Dad living here on this earth. My Dad, John R. Beal, passed away yesterday morning, April 14, 2016. I can honestly say that my initial thoughts and feelings of pain and finality, were followed quickly by the sense of relief that my Dad suffered here no more. Although the former thoughts and Continue Reading...
Someday, From This Debt, I Hope I’m Never Free
Are you a parent? Did you have parents? Did someone ever give of themselves toward your betterment in such a way as to change your life? Do you owe anyone for the piece of them they gave, just for you? Have you even thought about this? Should you do something about it? Do you need a push in the right direction? Well this is what I have come up with, so far. As time rolls on, the memories start Continue Reading...
Thanks #1 (Parents)
#1 I'm so thankful for my parents. I'm so glad they did, and still do care. When I feel like so many parents are asleep at the wheel these days, I'm so happy that my parents were present and participating in my life. Continue Reading...
Memories of the back yard
Yesterday I made my weekly visit to my parents' house. I always bring the twins with me and we visit. I love the time with my parents. I want the twins to know their grandparents, not to count on someone else's memory of them. They love to go to Grammy and Grampy's house. They get excited when I mention it even before we leave our house. It's just over 20 minutes to get to my parents' house from Continue Reading...