Family Heritage

MEMORIES OF MY HUSBAND

ON FATHERS DAY AND OUR 54^TH ANNIVERSARY,  JUNE 15, 2009

Working with his old tools, gadgets, gardening and laying brick,

Riding on that old John Deere tractor,

You used so much.

Outside under the hot East Texas blue sky,

You were always happy in most any place….

It didn’t take much,

Always busy around our home, traveling, hunting and at rest with

your bible in your hands

Never a minute was wasted,

You found plenty to do

Life to you, was what you made of it,

Simple things, constructing or building something new, your garden, all types of fruit trees you planted, grafting,

Deer and hog meat on the smoker, that you provided by hunting,

It was worth millions to you.

The stories you use to tell of your young life,

As an adult, your memorable tales of your hunting trips

You shared with your brothers, sons and later with your son-in-law

One of these I would now, love to hear.

That special look on your face, your laugh,

Your light blue eyes

These were your very own personal looks and expressions.

These I wish I could now see.

Things you said can never be replaced.

Some funny, some so very sincere. I

never knew what you might come up with next.

Your complete surprise,

when we had our third child, a girl,

our two little boys already born,

and after our daughter, another little boy.

You were so proud of all four of them.

You really thought though, you would have all sons,

since your siblings consisted of five boys.....

.We had special days and special times

From a quiet moment, to trips that were made,

Visiting our children and grandchildren.

Many trips tracing and finding all of our ancestors,

Some just to special places.

You loved all of these excursions,

Each was very special at the time.

Not a great amount of money did we have

But you were happy with what we had

Family, home and God

A special man, this husband of mine.

Just one last touch, holding his hand,

And hearing his voice,

This I do crave!

But now he is gone,

No more for me to see.

But I am sure in heaven,

Wherever there is something to be done,

He can be found.

Just look around,

His handi-work and memories you will see,

And above all,

I know he, with our great grandson, baby Ashton, are waiting

In heaven for all of their

loved ones and me...........