Johny, As John said, the end of job 'benefits' sure make it worth it. When you walk them down the aisle that one fine day. WOW!! What joy and happiness. Then, when you get to make those runs to the hospital because you are now a grandpa. THEN, as last weekend for me, we had my parents down from OR, the married kids all came over with their kids, 1- 4yrs, 1- 1 1/2yr, 1- 4mo, & 1- 4wks. Four generations just having a good time.
We have started a similar project in the back yard for the grandkids. Thanks for the pics and the moment of what's really important in this world.
Have a Great Day, Brent
My father always told me that he felt sad for the fellows that never raised a family because a family will bring more joy to your life than anything else ever can.
He was so right. Raising our kids was work, but it was the type of work you love. They were the reason you toiled every day, but every moment spent with them made the effort worthwhile.
Now my children are grown and have “wee ones” of their own. I'm blessed that they came home after college, married hometown boys and settled in the same town as my wife and me. I can't believe the how much I enjoy those grandchildren and I hate to say it, but I love to spoil them.
The one nice play set you built. I built a couple over the years when my children were small, the sets are still in use, but I have to say, my efforts were armature hour compared to what you show in the photographs. Excellent job.
Best regards - Al
Dont get me wrong by this post im truly glad you have all your kids and grand children. But what do you do when you have to put your 1 and only in the ground. And all thats left are step kids and only 1 of then loves you?
Shad my hope for you is that some day SOON the good lord will bless you and take some of the burden you have carried so long. A man never knows what he can bear until he has too. God bless you and give you peace, and happiness my friend. AMEN!!!
Hello Shad, I'm with Matthew. As tough as it is, you have a lot to offer to those who are willing to allow you the chance, similarly you need to offer them the chance as well. That road isn't an easy one and lots of the time it has very little recognizable gratification back to you. It will likely take a good deal of maturing on their parts and the realization that you are a role model that should be followed as an example of how to deal with adversity in one's life. I am very fortunate to have not been tried in my life in the ways you have, yet, I can certainly recognize your strength and never-quit attitude and I salute you for that and look up to you. Best regards, your friend, Allan
Thanks allan you always manage to lift me ur with your wisdom
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