Here are my dad and mom at Phoebe's wedding reception in August of 1998. It was the last time he went out socially - after that it was only for doctor visits. Less than 2 years later - May 12, 2000 - he had died.
Mom got rid of "the wall." If Dad were alive, it would still be up there!! He loved his progeny - Mom did too, she just got tired of the photos!!
My mom graduated from Cal State Northridge in 1988 - when she was 66 years old. Dad wasn't always totally supportive of her education efforts, so it was a long haul. But once she did graduate, you would have thought it had been all his idea!!
He was a great dad - drove us wherever we wanted to go and waited to drive us home - I'm pretty sure that was to be sure he knew where we were all the time, but it was still nice to be cared for that way.
He always helped us with school projects - and he could cover a textbook with a paper bag so that it never fell off. I've never mastered that - and it's a lost art without much need anymore - but it's fun to remember.
If your dad is still around, be sure to tell him you love him - and even ask for another story or two!!
2 comments:
Love Grandpa.
My mom was 68 when she graduated. Same age I am now!!
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