MARC'S MEMOS
11-8-10
In October, I spent some time in southern California visiting my Mom and the neighborhood I grew up in. My wife, daughter, son-in-law and my two beautiful grand children were there also. The weather was fantastic and a day at the beach seemed like an obvious choice. It has always been a special place for me. As a kid, I spent many summers fishing on the pier in the morning and swimming or laying on the sand in the afternoon.
It was so gratifying for me to see my grandkids at play on the same beach that I have so many fond memories of. To see the joy of my little 3 ½ yr old grandson running from the waves as he wailed with excitement was priceless. Then watching my twenty-month old grand daughter trying to shovel sand into a plastic pail was definitely a Kodak moment. The last-minute dollar store sun hat she wore made me laugh that she actually looked cute in it.
It was a wonderful trip and we had a great time, but one particular moment stands out that I will always remember. My Dad had passed away back in 1995 and we decided to place flowers at his grave on the last day there. Even though my grandson is quite young, we explained about how Great Grandpa is up in heaven and let him help with the arrangement. Little sister tried to help too.
It is emotional enough as it is to be in that setting honoring a family member, but I lost it when my grandson looked skyward and said “Great Grandpa, I love you!” Then he said, “How are you doing?” At that point, I had to turn and walk away.
I am so grateful for those two little people in my life and sometimes I have to tell anybody that will listen. Thanks for listening.
UNTIL NEXT TIME, TAKE CARE! MARC
In October, I spent some time in southern California visiting my Mom and the neighborhood I grew up in. My wife, daughter, son-in-law and my two beautiful grand children were there also. The weather was fantastic and a day at the beach seemed like an obvious choice. It has always been a special place for me. As a kid, I spent many summers fishing on the pier in the morning and swimming or laying on the sand in the afternoon.
It was so gratifying for me to see my grandkids at play on the same beach that I have so many fond memories of. To see the joy of my little 3 ½ yr old grandson running from the waves as he wailed with excitement was priceless. Then watching my twenty-month old grand daughter trying to shovel sand into a plastic pail was definitely a Kodak moment. The last-minute dollar store sun hat she wore made me laugh that she actually looked cute in it.
It was a wonderful trip and we had a great time, but one particular moment stands out that I will always remember. My Dad had passed away back in 1995 and we decided to place flowers at his grave on the last day there. Even though my grandson is quite young, we explained about how Great Grandpa is up in heaven and let him help with the arrangement. Little sister tried to help too.
It is emotional enough as it is to be in that setting honoring a family member, but I lost it when my grandson looked skyward and said “Great Grandpa, I love you!” Then he said, “How are you doing?” At that point, I had to turn and walk away.
I am so grateful for those two little people in my life and sometimes I have to tell anybody that will listen. Thanks for listening.
UNTIL NEXT TIME, TAKE CARE! MARC
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