Tuesday, October 26, 2010

"you never get over it, you just get on with it" EJH

This is my hero. This is the man that used to hold my hand, but whom I now hold in my heart and will carry forever.
This is the man who started with nothing, but who means everything. A man who put his heart and soul into his wife, family, friends, community and his dreams. A man who fought and nearly lost his life fighting for his country. A man who I stood beside at church and listened to sing (loudly and full of soul). A man who's voice made me smile with pride. A man of a million quotes, which I will carry with me and pass along to my own grandchildren. A man who made me laugh and had the best sense of humour. A man who challenged me to a dive contest (which I clearly won) and would forever after call himself the dive/swim champion (and would tell me he was going to go pull the trophy off the shelf to show me). A man who loved chocolate as much as me and never wanted to share it(but of course he would in the end). A man who was able to laugh and make a joke even in the hardest of times. A man who was my father's best friend. A man who I think of and both laugh and cry. A man who ended with everything. In the words of EJH "It's not how you start out, it's how you finish". I love you bumpa.

3 comments:

sherbear said...

I gave this to GG...what a lovely tribute Becky! <3

Ashley Perry said...

Beautifully written Becky! I wish I could have met him.

Lana Marie Moore said...

that was beautiful- i love his quotes!