Just felt like sharing this! when I think of my childhood---I always think of this.
my Dad played the guitar for us.
we would all pile onto my parents bed.
and jump around and be crazy.
he never told us to sit still.
he was good at it.
he enjoyed it.
we loved it.
he could sing too.
grandma's feather bed by john denver was one of our favorites.
anything by John Denver really.
bad bad leroy brown by jim croche was one of his.
when we "outgrew" his music choices
he tried to learn songs from "Grease" until his fingers were raw.
if that's not love---I don't know what is.
P.S.
there was also a song about chasing women.
we loved it.
we still know it by heart <3
i've never heard anyone but my dad sing it.
hearing the song now i realize
he sang it just perfectly.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6Uq5VHGuPA
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I'm going out on vacation right now. I'm leaving with that Jimmy Dean song in my mind. Today is raining, just like it rains in your hearts now, I'm going to Southern Spain where the sun shines. When I'm back I'll bring suny, happy days in my mind and I wish with all my heart that when I read this blog again, ten days from now, the sun had entered his heart and yours, with the joy of Kraig's recovery. English is not my native language, maybe I can't write as good as I wanted in this language, but I want to tell you that my heart will go on with you and I'll keep you in my thoughts.
ReplyDeleteHappy tears...happy tears. Yes...he loved that time of day...usually it was before you went to bed. You'd have had your baths..and pj's on. I don't know..in retrospect..who loved that time of day more...you guys...or him~ The Jimmy Dean song...lol...we went out to dinner a few weeks ago, and I remember when we came out of the restaurant...I commented that it was more like a spring evening..than summer...At the same time we both burst into..."it's springtime in the mountains...and I'm full of mountain dew"..of course a couple glasses of wine with dinner..:) Two silly adults...sharing a moment from the past..refusing to grow up. God...speed him to us...please~ I miss that man~ Thanks for sharing a wonderful moment. How soon we forget..how quickly things can change in a blink of an eye...and I mean a blink of an eye. We should never take things for granted...but we all do. Guess that's just a part of life.
ReplyDeleteWhat a silly song!
ReplyDeleteI am sure he would love the song sang to him no matter what the voice sounds like!
ReplyDeleteI just love this picture OF Kraig and the children. Prayers are with you all. Hugs too.
ReplyDeleteThis photograph you have up now is so heartwarming seeing Kraig surrounded by some of his "loves", your words are incredibly heartfelt and touching...such a gift you are creating for your father.
ReplyDeleteKeep stirring his spirit within with all that you are doing, talking, reading, remembering, touch is hugely important. Record the sounds of all his loved ones and play them at his side..the sounds of children's voices can give strength in a powerful way...sometimes I get discouraged and tired with life but a thought of my grandchildren pulls me back, gives me strength. When my brother was fighting his battle with cancer, he loved the noise of his beloved red sox games, his favorite shows...things that kept him attached to everyday mundane life, things buried in his brain. He may not remember all that you are doing but he will know you are there!
Sherry, for you, remember to take care of yourself...it is so important to be rested and ready for that day he finds his way home to you! I know it is hard to do this as you fear it seems selfish but it is crucial.
Love and hugs, Lila Rose
Sweet memory...my dad loved Jim Croche too!
ReplyDeleteI love the song...............listened to it over and over!!!
ReplyDeleteYour dad will get better...........but he will not go chasing (other) woman!!!! He has a gem!!! in your mother!!
Stay strong!!!
♥♥
Dearest Sherry, stay strong my friend and have faith. You and Kraig are constantly in my thoughts and prayers. You know how very much I believe in the strength of prayer because of my personal circumstances (I recently said "no" to yet another MRI scan) and every day I need to be strong and hold on to my beliefs and unwavering faith in God.
ReplyDeleteYou are never alone, even when you think you are. Draw strength from your 'guardian angels' as I do, which is what my spiritual healer told me. I try to go to Australia once a year or so to see him.
One of my best friends was going through what you are now just over a year ago. Her hubby John is my hubby's boyhood friend of over 50 yrs and last year he had a lengthy open heart surgery because of a burst aorta aneurysm. That was very touch and go and he survived that only to have a stroke a little later. My friend of course was beside herself. She has only one son and d-in-law and two grandchildren.
There were many tears, many prayers as he lay in a coma but against all odds he eventually did come out of it. My friend was told that it was a miraculous recovery, that he should have died and it was indeed a miracle. Miracles do happen. Prayers are answered.
A number of months later he was able to drive again and return to work, easing himself back part time to start with. I later asked John if he was aware of anything while in the coma and he said he was aware at times of certain things and the presence of loved ones.
I know how you must be feeling my dear friend. When we have been with the one person most of our lives that person is so much a part of us and my heart goes out to you. I had a scare when my dh was hospitalised briefly last year because of a heart condition. He "retired" from work for all of 6 months but is now working full time again. Silly old thing had me worried for some time.
I am with you in mind and spirit dear Sherry. I know your love and faith will help you and Kraig to get through this. Much love and giant hugs. May XOX
I can picture him playing Grease on the guitar. I remember he dowloaded the chords to play "Stacy's Mom" for me :)
ReplyDeletePoppy is the best poppy in the whole entire world and he WILL get better. I know it
put a smile on me..
ReplyDeletetoday im heading to the hospital might be warded
but with me my laptop to read this lovely blog.
im not so well today.. as mum told me to be at the hospital as soon as possible.
but my prayers will always be with you and family.
sherry you and your family always put a smile on me.. thank you
thank you