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[Blacksheep]

My Dad:
Well here it is, Fathers Day! What a special day for me! It's been a really emotional roller coaster ride the last few months. I am very happy to announce my dad is almost 100% considering everything he has been thru. He is able to eat on his own, comb his hair, wash himself, wheel himself around in his wheelchair and best of all, uses his phone to call me! Yea he's 87 and considered old but I don't care! Hearing his voice and seeing him smile is enough to say I'm proud to be his son! He's not ready to quit or give up and that is an inspiration to move on and live today as if it were your last! I guess what I'm trying to say to each and every one of you is, I know some have dad's and some don't. Take this special day to spend time with them either together or in thought! Remember nobodies perfect and if some of your memories are not the best, put it behind you! Get over those times and live on! Life is too short to hold grudges! God gave us one ticket for this ride so enjoy every bit of it and if you can share it with your dad, there's no better time than now! I also want to say with deep regrets that this has to be the worse time for Paula Conrad (Jack's wife). She lost her dad yesterday and is on her way to see him for the last time. All of you sent prayers to me for my dad when he wasn't expected to live but those prayers worked. My dad is alive and well. Let's all send those prayers to Jack and Paula. It won't bring her dad back but it will sure help her and Jack to know we are here! I know it made me feel better when I was down! Again, Happy Fathers day to all you Dad's and Dad's of Dad's! This is certainly your special day! Enjoy it! I know I will! Ace

[JackConrad]

Thanks Ace,
    Paula and I arrived this morning in Springfield, IL. Drove 17 hours yesterday and about 5 this morning I am getting too old for these kind of drives LOL. We have decided to stay up here for about 1 1/2 weeks to visit old friends before returning home.  Although it was expected, it is still difficult.  Jack

[Sojourner]

Ace......that a very nice post about your father. Praise the Lord!

My father was special too. He had a dairy farm of 120 milking Holstein cows until he retired from working 7 days a week was too much for him. He passes away several years ago. Everyday I be thinking about Mom & Dad for all they went through life for us.

Jack & Paula are very sweet people to be with.

Amen of what Ace said to set aside time to support your Dad or just remember the old pass time.

Sojourn for Christ, Jerry