Dad You were still needed here

This is a picture of my step Dad.I never called him that.To me he was and will always be my Dad.
He married my Mom when I was 10 along with Mom came me and five Sisters, Dad took us all in. He called Mom his Queen.I know for a fact God brought him to our broken home. After our Dad died suddenly at the age of 56. Mom was left with five kids and a limited income, (Bio)Dad's social security pension wasn't enough to cover everything so once a month Mom drove to Stockton Ca
 ( 45 min drive) to get free food commodities. The food consisted of can goods,bread, rice etc.
We never really knew joy or Family time until (step)Dad married Mom and moved in with us. He had a color console television that had a remote control that actually changed the channels with out us getting up. I thought we were millionaires lol ( remember this is in 1980) Dad taught us how to Laugh, truly appreciate life, set goals and respect others. On this day in 2008 he asked my Sisters and I to all stay the night with him at his house and he asked the men that he hired to put in the new wooden floors to be sure to finish it that night, he bought us dinner and in the morning he wanted us to all go with him for his  Heart exam in the Doctors office. He also gave me the pink slips to his truck and motor home and emptied his savings $500 and made me promise to love his little dog Nuggett.( I thought he was just be extra cautious)The next morning we got up early all of got in his truck I was driving and the girls were laughing and talking. I noticed Dad was quiet and tap his cane. Something he did when he was nervous.So we as a family gathered around dad making jokes and promised him, after his procedure we would go to lunch. He said ''Son I love you" I jokingly said "No matter what Dad don't go towards a white light"He laughed and said "ITs going to be awhile you all go and get something to eat" But we didn't we sat out in the lobby, feeling anxious and praying. Then we heard code blue and as we sat in the waiting room. My step Sister (Dads daughter Dee) said "Oh my God Bubba its Dads" I said no Dee he will be fine". The waiting room was crowded with people waiting for their appointments. The lobby doors opened and a Chaplin was walking around looking at different people. I remember thinking oh no someone lost a loved one, "God please comfort them" not knowing it was actually my Dad and we were the family he was looking for .Sorry hes gone,Was what he said.And just like that.Our Dad of 30 years went home to be with God and along with our Mom who passed 2006.I miss him and he is still needed here.But his heart was made whole and now he is reunited with his Wife. Well Percy Allen Cline.I hear your voice everyday....In me as I become more like you.Love your son
John

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  1. SybilJune 22, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    That was a lovely tribute to your Dad John. I am sure he new how much you loved him. Thank you for sharing x

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  2. HelenJune 23, 2013 at 1:00 AM

    Great entry in the memory of your Dad.

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  3. LucyJune 23, 2013 at 5:15 AM

    A touching tribute to your dad. How very nice and how quickly the heart can fail, I know from experience with my 2nd husband at the age of 37. Also, my present husband has had heart surgery but seems to be doing well. Love the picture of Nugg. I am a tremendous lover of animals, especially dogs. Thank you for sharing your memories of your dad.

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  4. Marsha YoungJune 24, 2013 at 4:37 PM

    John, As Lucy says above, what a wonderful tribute to a loving father. Not everyone takes the time to do that, especially after they are no longer here.

    Thank you for joining up with Spots and Wrinkles. You asked about following on email- that is: mejiggs@comcast.net

    have a good week.

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  5. UnknownJune 27, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    What a precious post, John, a wonderful tribute. I really enjoy your blog, am looking forward to keeping up more. I try not to miss a post but there is a lot going on. Thank you so very much for taking time to visit my blogs. I especially appreciate your ongoing support. I'm doing a lot better; do have some rough patches but think that comes with a major loss. We don't all heal at the same rate. Wish some people could understand that.
    Well, dear one, take care. Have an awesome day.

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