For those of you who don't know him, I have the most wonderful dad ever. He and my mom married in November 1952. They were married for 53 years. He served in the Navy as a cook for 3,000 men on a ship. After his military service ended, he worked for the US Post Office as a letter carrier for 26 years. After his retirement in 1990 he cared for my mother who had Ahlzheimer's until her passing in 2006. He's had his share of health problems over the last few years, and continues to do everything he does with a smile on his face, a prayer in his heart, and the most positive outlook on life I've ever seen.
On January 1, 1965, my mother gave him a Bible he treasures. The love his fingers have shown the pages is obvious. According to Sarah, it's the ORIGINAL duck-taped Bible. For Christmas 2009 Deborah, Daniel, Randy, and I got it recovered for him. Take a peek into our family and meet my dad. :)
That was a great story and, yes, you have a really wonderful Dad! Thanks for posting the garden pictures as well. I miss not being able to roam the garden with the GA. Hi, Collin!
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