Happy Father's Day

Happy Father’s Day

I was very fortunate to have a kind, gentle man, my granddad, Creath, in my life for 10 years, a man who built buildings, courthouses, dams, and bridges all around the south.

He had patience with a little girl who liked to talk and had way too much energy. He gave me the best gift you can give a child, time.

On warm summer days, we would take long, slow walks around our yard. He would stop under the apple tree and pick an apple, wipe it off and using his pocketknife he would peel it. Then, we would continue our walk and he would hand me slices of the apple. He allowed me to talk about anything that I wanted. 

He was a strong willed man, known around town that his word was his bond. But he was also a caring man, a man who would take time to watch animals and birds play, teaching me to slow down and enjoy life.

I miss Granddad and those days we spent together, but I will always cherish the memories.

Happy Father's Day!

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