No More of Dad’s Short Stories
I have shared here some of the
short stories my father wrote.
At age 83 while living in a medical care facility, after he
had a series of heart attacks
and strokes, my father decided he
would write short stories. Over
the next two and a half years wrote stories that he wanted to share. He was pleased when I put them on this
blog.
There won’t be any more stories. My
father died on January 31 of this year at age 88. During the time he was dying,
he refused pain medication on one day so he could see and talk to family
members who flew in to see him one more time. The next day he died. I will miss so many things about him.
One thing I will miss is reading my
father’s musings about dogs that can tell a republican from a democrat from the
way they smell, playing bridge with five aces and the importance of
blankets.
At least I can imagine my father in
heaven waiting for The Savior to finish his nap so they can talk about Westerns
together and watch squirrels.
Warren,
ReplyDeleteYour father lasted about 4 ½ months longer than my Dad. And from this short perspective after his death, what I miss most are his stories. (Although I wouldn’t mind if he’d come back for a day or two and complete his and Mom’s tax returns.)
~ Jim
I envy your relationship with your father. He isn't gone. You will bring him with you through time. Will know what he would have said or how he would have reacted. That's the gift.
ReplyDeleteWarren, you were blessed, as I was, with a very special father. Your memories of him will always be his lasting gift to you.
ReplyDeleteI can feel your pain.
ReplyDeleteEB He will live on through our family.
ReplyDeleteThabks, Gloria
ReplyDeleteWarren,
ReplyDeleteI'm truly sorry for your loss.
I do think it's wonderful that he left your family his stories. It's a way to remember him and for the younger generation to know him, a kind of immortality if you will.
So sorry to hear about your Dad, Warren.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like he left you a great legacy, not only from his short stories, but also passing on the gift of writing to you.
Morgan Mandel
http//www.morganmandel.com
My father and my uncles were great storytellers, but they weren't writers. I regret I didn't bring out my tape recorder the last time they were together--I let a lot of memories and family history slip by. I'm glad you have your father's stories. There couldn't be a better gift or memorial.
ReplyDeleteMy condolences, Warren. I'm sure your father's stories and his memory will be a blessing to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteThanks to everyone for their kind comments.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry you've lost him, Warren, but you had such quality time (as they say) with him at the end. That's so wonderful.
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