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The Last Request

Please don't say I gave up, just say that I gave in. 
Don't say I lost the battle, for it was God's war to lose or win. Please don't say how good I was, but say I did my best. Just say I tried to do what's right, to give the most I could, not less. Please don't give me wings or halos, that's for God to do; I want no more than I deserve, no extra, just my due.

Please don't give me flowers or talk in real hushed tones. 
Don't be concerned about me now, I'm well with God, I've made it home. Don't talk about my illness, it's over and it's done. Just see to all my family's needs, especially the little ones. When you draw a picture of me, don't draw me as a saint. I've done some good, I've done some wrong, so use all the colors you can paint. Not just bright and light tones, use some gray and dark; in fact don't put me down on canvas, paint me in your heart.

Remember all the good times... remember all the bad; f
or life is full of many things, some happy and some sad. But, if you must do something, then I have one request. Forgive me for any wrong I've done, and with the love that's left, thank God for my soul's resting, thank God for I've been blessed. Thank God for all who loved me, praise God who loves me best!

Musical Selection 

"I'm Going Away" by Walter Hawkins & The Love Center Choir Ft. Edwin Hawkins from the Love Alive II album released on Light Records in 1978

"No more tears or sorrows over there. We will live free from every care."


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❤️ IN LOVING MEMORY OF DAD...

June 18, 2023
This is my Father's Day Playlist. It seems no matter what I am doing or where I am, these songs will always remind me of him whenever I hear them and bring back so many memories. I still love and miss him very much, so Happy Heavenly Father's Day Dad. I'm picking 12 of your favorites that were in heavy rotation in our house!

1. "Ain't Too Proud To Beg" - The Temptations
2. "Bring The Boys Home" - Freda Payne
3. "Everyday People" - Sly & The Family Stone
4. "I Stand Accused" - Isaac Hayes
5. "I'll Take You There" - The Staple Singers
6. "Poison Ivy" - The Coasters
7. "Put A Little Love In Your Heart" - Jackie DeShannon
8. "In The Midnight Hour" - Wilson Pickett
9. "Road Runner" - Jr. Walker & The All Stars
10. "Wang Dang Doodle" - Koko Taylor
11. "You Gave Me Something" - The Fantastic Four
12. "Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher & Higher" - Jackie Wilson

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June 19, 2022

#FBF Circa 1964

June 17, 2022
This is the last of dad's barber shop wall calendars. It reflects a bygone era in many ways, like phone numbers with alphabets. It was still in the house but frayed and worn because it's 58 years old. Thanks to my daughter Tasha for the discovery and sending me a pic of it. It has been digitally restored now and not by someone else. It was a labor of love that I decided to work on myself. I only wish dad was here to see it!

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