I miss my dad.

[ermine_rat]

I’ve been thinking about my dad a lot over the last few weeks. It was about a year ago that he went into a facility, and shortly thereafter became unresponsive, and passed. Alzheimer’s is definitely not the way to go. Fast is better…every time. Maybe there is some initial awkwardness in a fast exit, but the years of the lack of dignity, the

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[kahnegabs]

I know what you mean Rat. This 'need to record' is in me too. Maybe it's caused by watching someone you love lose memory, or maybe it's just an introspective soul's way of dealing with growing older. I believe your sweet son will thank you one day ... about the time he realizes his own children are growing up.

Birthdays have a way of making folks think about their past too. I wish for you to have many, many more wonderful years of taking pictures and memorializing your life and that of your son. And, hey, don't forget to include some "mom" and "Stacy" stories as well!

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[catherinelaurel]

We all have memories of things we wish we had done while people were here. As a child I visited relatives in Oregon, to me then they were just old people. Now I know how significant those people were, and I wish I had really talked with them about their experiences with the pioneering of Oregon. With age comes wisdom and regret, but also insight as to what we can to help our children. From what I have seen with you and your boy and family over the years you are doing your very best to pass along your insights and wisdom.... Hugs....

[elfreda]

I think you should save the stories, our memories can be pretty fragile. When my dad worked as a welder at Edwards AFB in the late 50s, he shared ownership of a '29 Cub plane with ... some test pilot. Not Armstrong, maybe it was Chuck Yeager. I've forgotten, and I'm so sorry. I remember a few of the stories, but not names and details.

I regret that my son never got to meet him. I'm not sorry that he passed away suddenly. Even at the time, I knew he worried about things like cancer. After watching my father-in-law pass a few weeks ago, after almost 10 years of Alzheimers, I'm more grateful than ever that Dad's heart just stopped. It's what he would have wanted, and I understand that better every year...

[klwilliams]

My grandmothers were the keepers of the family lore, and I miss them. My parents are still around, and my mother shares lots of stories, but my father didn't spend much time with me as a kid so he doesn't have much. (I still love him and like to spend time with him. We think the same way.) I think if I get Alzheimer's it will be time for the little black pill.

[plaidbrat]

I miss my Dad too. :(

I'm glad you're writing stories of your Dad, as you have inspired me to write about things I remember from my Dad and stories I remember.

I know I lurk a lot and post rarely, but, I just wanted to let you know I like to read what you write.

Love and hugs sweetie.