My dad is terrific. I've always respected my parents, even if I didn't always listen or agree with them (which as a teenager is quite often), but I've always loved them. Dad was always good to us girls, we knew that he would never let us fall down. He was always a second father to many of our friends. "Bob" was a "good guy" and everyone would agree.
He retired from Sears after over 30 years with the company, a few years back. The plan was to enjoy their senior years, to travel and visit family and one day their grandchildren (working on it). But that didn't last long because of Mom's illness. Dad was so good to her, he took excellent care of her for her last two years, she was even able to make it to both her daughter's 30th birthdays, at their own homes. He was always looking out for others and offering a hand.
Being single after 33 years of marriage can be a really strange experience and will always require some adjustment. I admire the way my dad was able to handle himself. I really wanted to be closer, but I knew that he had the support of his brother and sister and many friends close by.
Recently Dad remarried. Mavis is a very nice and kind person and has been a friend of my parents for a long time. She was always there for Mom and she raised three children by herself and her oldest was like a daughter to Mom & Dad. Instead of only two girls, now Dad (& Mavis) have five children, and two grandchildren. We are all really happy for them and I am glad that he has found another great person to share his life with.
And we all enjoy pictures:
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| Dad & me in 1967 (or 1968) | Dad's mom (Mary) & sister (Marilyn) |