Happy 75th Birthday Dad! We had a wonderful time together these last few years. You became my best friend, and nutritionist. Your quite faith, unconditional love, generous spirit and wise counsel will live on in our home and hearts forever.
Happy 75th Birthday Dad! We had a wonderful time together these last few years. You became my best friend, and nutritionist. Your quite faith, unconditional love, generous spirit and wise counsel will live on in our home and hearts forever.
After mother passed in March, we took Poppy to see the ducks and for a walk in the Park. It was great fun swinging as he had never experienced such pain. The children brought him JOY!
After mother passed in March, we took Poppy to see the ducks and for a walk in the Park. It was great fun swinging as he had never experienced such pain. The children brought him JOY!
In the Summer of 2005, Clayton and Jaclyn performed in the "101 Dalmatians", Clayton's first big role outside of his church and school. He was Rodger, Jaclyn was a puppy. Nana cared for Clayton until he was about 2 1/2 she became part of the family.
In the Summer of 2005, Clayton and Jaclyn performed in the "101 Dalmatians", Clayton's first big role outside of his church and school. He was Rodger, Jaclyn was a puppy. Nana cared for Clayton until he was about 2 1/2 she became part of the family.
Clayton and Jaclyn visit Poppy when he lived in Ramblewood Village. He loved them coming to visit and made them laugh.
Clayton and Jaclyn visit Poppy when he lived in Ramblewood Village. He loved them coming to visit and made them laugh.
Mary threw Bob a surprise party for his 60th Birthday it was great fun for his friends and family. February 2000.
Mary threw Bob a surprise party for his 60th Birthday it was great fun for his friends and family. February 2000.
Mary and Bob at his 60th. Birthday Party. He felt so loved that night by his family and friends! 2000
Mary and Bob at his 60th. Birthday Party. He felt so loved that night by his family and friends! 2000
Thanksgiving 2010. Mom's favorite cranberries were always set right in front of dad. He loved them,We have made them each year in her memory.
Thanksgiving 2010. Mom's favorite cranberries were always set right in front of dad. He loved them,We have made them each year in her memory.
Dad always made the deviled eggs at Thanksgiving and Christmas! It is a tradition we will continue. Making them in his memory each year. Family dinner and holiday cooking was a family affair. 2010
Dad always made the deviled eggs at Thanksgiving and Christmas! It is a tradition we will continue. Making them in his memory each year. Family dinner and holiday cooking was a family affair. 2010
Christmas 2009, Pop trying to teach Clayton something to do with a bow and arrow that he and Jaclyn were making. Clayton loved learning from Pop.
Christmas 2009, Pop trying to teach Clayton something to do with a bow and arrow that he and Jaclyn were making. Clayton loved learning from Pop.
Thanksgiving 2009. Pop had been without mom a few years and was doing well. He was able to travel a little and would come for the holidays!
Thanksgiving 2009. Pop had been without mom a few years and was doing well. He was able to travel a little and would come for the holidays!
Thanksgiving 2009, Pop always loved helping in the kitchen, he could fix a car, cook a meal, wire a stadium. He was a talented and brilliant man.
Thanksgiving 2009, Pop always loved helping in the kitchen, he could fix a car, cook a meal, wire a stadium. He was a talented and brilliant man.
Pop making health bars in 2007. We never did find that perfect recipe, but he enjoyed trying.
Pop making health bars in 2007. We never did find that perfect recipe, but he enjoyed trying.
Pop helped Clayton and Jaclyn build a marshmallow structure, a camp fire and how to whittle. January 2007.
Pop helped Clayton and Jaclyn build a marshmallow structure, a camp fire and how to whittle. January 2007.
January 2007, Pop wanted to go camping with Clayton and Jaclyn so we rented a cabin and had a great time outdoors.
January 2007, Pop wanted to go camping with Clayton and Jaclyn so we rented a cabin and had a great time outdoors.
Pop at Clayton's Power Chords Christmas Concert in 2013 at the Orlando Repertory Theater. I remember it was the first time Pop really struggled to get around even with my assistance.
Pop at Clayton's Power Chords Christmas Concert in 2013 at the Orlando Repertory Theater. I remember it was the first time Pop really struggled to get around even with my assistance.
Pop got to go to the Garden Theater to see Clayton in the production of the "Wizard of Oz". He has always been one of Clayton's biggest fans! Spring of 2013
Pop got to go to the Garden Theater to see Clayton in the production of the "Wizard of Oz". He has always been one of Clayton's biggest fans! Spring of 2013
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Pop came to visit in 2010. He was holding the sword and protecting Jaclyn from her big brother. It was a fun day!
Pop came to visit in 2010. He was holding the sword and protecting Jaclyn from her big brother. It was a fun day!
Clayton's graduation in May 2014 was a huge milestone for Pop and our family. We dreamed and talked often about him being able to beat the odds and doctors best guesses so he could live to see him accept his diploma.
Clayton's graduation in May 2014 was a huge milestone for Pop and our family. We dreamed and talked often about him being able to beat the odds and doctors best guesses so he could live to see him accept his diploma.
Pop was so proud of his grandson who would soon be leaving for NYC to attend New York University's Tisch school of the Arts to become and Actor. It was not until recently he shared his dream of becoming a comedian.
Pop was so proud of his grandson who would soon be leaving for NYC to attend New York University's Tisch school of the Arts to become and Actor. It was not until recently he shared his dream of becoming a comedian.
Pop and the family after the Christmas concert, December 2013. I remember how grateful he was when we finally realized a wheelchair would make getting out possible and easier. He enjoyed me pushing him around and always held our bags.
Pop and the family after the Christmas concert, December 2013. I remember how grateful he was when we finally realized a wheelchair would make getting out possible and easier. He enjoyed me pushing him around and always held our bags.
Christmas 2013 with Jaclyn before the Christmas Concert.
Christmas 2013 with Jaclyn before the Christmas Concert.
Pop at the Foundation Academy Christmas Concert. He had a wonderful time and as always left full of pride and JOY after watching the children perform! December 2013.
Pop at the Foundation Academy Christmas Concert. He had a wonderful time and as always left full of pride and JOY after watching the children perform! December 2013.
Up until this year "Pop" was able to go to all of Clayton's and Jaclyn's drama and school events. This is a photo after the play. He was always so proud. The play was, "A Mid Summers Night Dream", performed in the spring of 2013.
Up until this year "Pop" was able to go to all of Clayton's and Jaclyn's drama and school events. This is a photo after the play. He was always so proud. The play was, "A Mid Summers Night Dream", performed in the spring of 2013.
Dad's mother came to visit in October 2014. We celebrated Thanksgiving and Christmas that weekend. Blossom, dad's full-time caregiver full of Joy stands in the background as they embrace.
Dad's mother came to visit in October 2014. We celebrated Thanksgiving and Christmas that weekend. Blossom, dad's full-time caregiver full of Joy stands in the background as they embrace.