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— CS Lewis
Credits and Debits
Credit: This week my father passed away at the age of 83. He was — and will always be — an inspiration to me. He was a man who led by example. Best of all, he was a family man in every sense of the word; both a terrific Dad, and a loving and devoted husband to my mom for 61 years — and for that I will be forever grateful. My dad had a tremendous work ethic. At one point when I was growing up, he was holding down three jobs, moonlighting as a janitor and liquor store clerk in addition to his regular job in transportation logistics, to ensure that my mom could stay at home to care for me and my sister. What I loved best about Dad is his sense of humor; he had hundreds of hilarious jokes and stories for almost every occasion imaginable. And through the years, he would repeat many of his funniest tales as if he was sharing them for the first time, which only added to my amusement! Rest in peace, Dad. I love you.
Photo Credit: public domain
So sorry for your loss, Len. My family’s thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
Sorry to hear of your loss. Sounds like your dad had a very successful life, no doubt when deaths door opened he heard the words Well done thou good and faithful servant.
Len,
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. My prayers to you and your family.
Sara
Len,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your family at this time.
I know this is not an easy time. Take comfort knowing that your father is in God’s Kingdom.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Your dad sounds like an amazing family man! I’m sure that he is proud of the person you became and the mission you have to serve and educate others. Know that you and your family will be in my prayers.
“Grandfather” says your father’s and mother’s greatest achievement is you, Len, just as Grandmother’s and mine are our respectable children.
We all kept the faith and God continues to bless us all.
Amen! Good Children zresult from Good Parents! I thank God for my Father and Mother and I love them very, very much!
My condolences to you and your family, Len.
I am so sorry for your loss Len. I’m sure he was so proud of you and knowing that you were a good reflection on him and living a useful life – that should give you peace. What a wonderful family legacy, 61 years of marriage.
Sending you & your family good thoughts during this time.
Im sorry for your lossless Len, that was a great memorial of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and you family.
Our condolences.
My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
So sorry for your loss Len. What a great tribute and photo.
Sorry for your loss Len. Count it among your blessings you had him the long years you did.
Len, I am sorry for your loss. May God comfort your heart in this so sad time. I am glad, however that he was a so extraordinary man. Please, accept a friendly hug.
It’s been a long while since I dropped a comment, but my heart goes out to you and your family, Len. Probably the best “credit” you’ve ever dropped on your blog. My condolences.
Losing one’s dad is tough stuff… Sending you good vibes. Remember the stories and jokes through the years, they’ll still make you smile! Here’s to dads, gone but never forgotten!
Oh Len, what a terrible loss for you and your family. That’s the ONLY down side of having such a wonderful relative, you really miss him. You miss his company, his humor, his wisdom, his always being there when you need him. You miss sharing with him, you miss him so terribly. I’m sorry for your loss. I wish there was something one could do for another in this situation, but there isn’t. I feel helpless because there is nothing I can say or do to ease your suffering. Over time it may become less raw, the pain, but it never leaves you. It’s different for me as I have a horrible monster of a parent and I wait for the sweet release from the tormenter who MUST SOMEDAY shuffle off this mortal coil and leave me along, but honest to God after the first hundred years of her inflicting misery on various generations of our family I start to wonder if there is ever to be an end to her malevolence. Is it true that some people have lived to near 120?
Len,
Thank you for sharing this intimate piece of your personal life. May the pleasant memories that are a provision of God help sustain you and yours.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
It’s hard to lose a parent, so you are in my prayers.
Be thankful for the long time you had him with you. My father passed when I was 19, and I regret not getting to know him as an adult.
Sorry for your loss. What a blessing to have a wonderful parent. Your wonderful memories will comfort you until you meet again. God bless, Pat
Len, I am very sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace. Praying for you and your family.
My sincere condolences, Len, to you and your family. I know he was proud of you and your sister.
I’m so sorry for the loss of your dad. It’s so difficult saying goodbye to someone you dearly love. What an inspiration he was to you by setting examples of what it takes to be a husband and dad. He valued hard work and taking care of his family , his priority. He surely passed along his sense of humor to you. I read that in your columns and appreciate that character trait. I bet you two had those jokes going and they were just as funny the next time around. May you find comfort as you grieve the loss of him in your life and may memories keep him close to your heart. Diane
Prayers to you and your family.