Monday, April 12, 2010

Mixed Emotions Monday

What a fun weekend! We had a really good time at the game even though it was colder then heck. They lost though so that was kind of a bummer. Oh well... Dave had fun and that is all that matters. We got lots and lots of walking in and I kept my eating under control. I had a Grilled Ahi Tuna sandwich for dinner and had some peanuts and a few Dibs and that was it. I did have two sangrias when we arrived.

Yesterday it poured rain all day. We got up, had a nice breakfast and then went to the gym and pool. I actually hopped on the elliptical and did 2 minutes which doesn't like much but it was huge for me. I have never been able to do it for any length of time so that was a big step. I also had a suit on which is another big step for me. I was stepping out of my comfort zone for sure. Sat in the jacuzzi for a little while and then headed up to the room and then we went to Wal-Mart. I got Dave some things he needed and I also got him a DVD player for our bedroom. It was only $35! I did not realize they had come down that far in price. Yay!

Today is the 11th anniversary of my father's death. It was a Tuesday night at 8:32 p.m when he died. He was scheduled for bypass surgery and died the night before! He was an otherwise healthy man. He did not smoke, drink or even drink coffee. He ate healthy and was not overweight. However, there was heart disease in his family. My father, Edward, aka "Eagle" was born in 193o in Chicago, IL. He met my mom in high school but they actually dated other people at that time. He was a jock and she was a cheerleader. He played minor league baseball after high school but he got drafted to Korea at 19. He was shot in the war and became a paraplegic due to a spinal cord injury. After he came home from the war he and my mom got close and they fell in love and married. They were not able to have children so they adopted my brother and I. He is 5 years older then me. They moved to California and adopted me. He became involved in a National organization called P.V.A. and he was also on committees for the V.A. which helped with accessibility and funding for spinal cord injury research. He even attended a number of Presidential Inauguration's. He had a wonderful life albeit his disability. He was a proud man and always had a smile on his face. He and my mom traveled all over the U.S. He took my mom to Maui every summer and they were married 43 years when he died in '99. He made his mark on this world and it was his time to go. I came to peace with his death through my faith and knowing that God had a purpose in taking him when he did. He loved me like no one else and I miss him dearly. I love you Pops!

Until next time...


15 comments:

  1. Thank you for sharing your lovely memories of your Pops.

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  2. What a nice post Katie-I bet he is really happy with how you turned out and how you are taking care of yourself~

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  3. Sounds like a great man! Thank you for sharing your memories.

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  4. It's tough missing people. Sounds like you have plenty of great memories of your dad though. *hugs*

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  5. He sounds like a truly remarkable man that did make a impact. I am so glad that you have such great memories of your dad!! Hope you have a good day!

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  6. What a great story about your Dad. It's hard to lose those we love so much, but glad you have found peace with it. *Hugs*

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  7. Awww, your dad sound like he was a wonderful man...I'm sorry for your loss. Glad you told us a bit about him - what a go-getter!

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  8. What lovely thoughts of your father. Thanks for sharing those.

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  9. Your father sounds like a wonderful man and I so enjoyed reading about the amazing life he had. It was a wonderful tribute to him. I am so sorry for your loss.

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  10. Oh you were so lucky....I'd have given anything to have what you speak of with your dad....he had to read this and just smile....I bet he's never been more proud of you....and some day you'll see him again....I just know it.

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  11. What an amazing story...a beautiful tribute to both your parents really. God bless.

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  12. What a beautiful tribute, Katie. Hugs...

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  13. I lost my dad 23 years ago last month. Unexpectedly. So my heart goes out to you as you remember you own.

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  14. Katie, I'm just starting to catch up on my blog reading (I've been a bit self-involved). You wrote a lovely tribute to your Dad. He was blessed to have a daughter like you.

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