I lost my father 9 years ago this October to stomach cancer. I've always missed him but it wasn't until I had children that it really hit me. Sometimes I look at my kids and think how much they would've loved their grandpa Kelly. My father taught me so many things.....
*Always put family first (Any one who knew my father will tell you he was a family man)
*When you work, work hard. When you play, play hard (He was great at that. He was one of the hardest workers I know. He also knew how to have fun, travel, and laugh)
*Treat my mother with respect. He loved my mom so much and was willing to do whatever it took to make their relationship work.
*Before he passed he bought my mom a new red truck and a boat to match it. He wanted her to be well taken care of. A few days before he passed I was laying next to him in his bed and he told me something I will never forget. He told me that he doesn't get to take his truck, his boat, his house, his money, ect... All he could take with him was his knowledge and the relationships he made through out his life. Things are only things and nothing else.
Loosing my father was a horrible thing but I am a stronger person because of it. I love him still and am thankful for his example and all that he taught me
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Cass your amazing. I remember that time and can't believe how amazing you came through. I only met him a couple times but seems like a great man that taught well and looks like by example.
I miss uncle Kelly, he was a wonderful man. Happy father's day to him. he is looking down upon his kids and grandkids now with pride because you are all so great! He will never be forgotten...
I got chills reading your tribute to your dad. He was so right when he said things are only things! He sounds like he was an amazing man! we miss you bigtime!
You are so amazing! I'm sure that your dad is so proud of the daughter that he raised and of his grandaughters who by the way are adorable!
Great post in honor of your Dad. My dad died 7 years ago, to heart failure, when I was 25. I miss him often, too. I always wish my kids could know him.
p.s. We miss you!
Hey Cassie! I stumbled on your blog and have to say your family is adorable! And also that i have always thought so highly of you and admired your strenghth through your hard times.. It takes someone really great to see things the way you do! your the best and am so glad you are doing great!
You are so sweet. I wish so bad I could have known your dad, I am sure he was amazing. I sure miss you and can't wait for you to get back!!
I am so glad that I found your blog! I love what you wrote about your dad Kelly. There are times that I think of him often and I am sure that he is watching over all of you. I agree with Meagan when she said that Kelly will never be forgotten. He is still a big part of our family. I believe that he influenced everyone he came in contact with to be a better person, sometimes just by his example. I know that Chad and I miss him and we feel blessed that Kelly was a part of our lives. I am sure that he is proud of the family that you and Curt have created. Love to your whole family and we'll see you when you get home!
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