Ah. You didn't even need to tell us what you did in that final paragraph - there he was quietly waving between these lines, happy not to have to take out the garbage, happy he had a drive to church and a daughter he not only loved but was proud of. Now of course I want to know more...thankyou Alice
This is such a moving piece about the essence of 'decency', seeking the best in people, and being able to make decisions as we age to minimize the burden on others. I look forward to the next installment!
I can certainly relate to a child with a stubborn 84-year-old father wanting to remain independent. Lucky for you, your father wasn’t too stubborn and willing to move to a retirement community. I tried so hard to convince my dad to do that. I had to laugh when you mentioned not needing a “decluttering guru.” My dad was a hoarder. Not originally, but after 25 years in the same apartment, he became one towards the end. Your father sounded like a guy that everybody would like.
You remember your dad with so much love.wonderful that you had a chance to grow closer to him. Sometimes our mothers take up the space between us and our fathers.
A lovely introduction to your father. I look forward to getting to know him more through your chapters. Thank you!
Your stories are cozy, even if you write about the tougher stuff. Your language too...simple, cozy, unpretentious. Nourishing. I like your father!
Ah. You didn't even need to tell us what you did in that final paragraph - there he was quietly waving between these lines, happy not to have to take out the garbage, happy he had a drive to church and a daughter he not only loved but was proud of. Now of course I want to know more...thankyou Alice
This is such a moving piece about the essence of 'decency', seeking the best in people, and being able to make decisions as we age to minimize the burden on others. I look forward to the next installment!
I have been so deeply touched by each chapter. ❤️
What a warm and loving portrait of a kind man, someone I wish I could have met.
Makes me sad that my father died at 65, before we could create a bond like yours. Beautiful, Alice.
I appreciate how lucky I was. Thank you for reading.
I can certainly relate to a child with a stubborn 84-year-old father wanting to remain independent. Lucky for you, your father wasn’t too stubborn and willing to move to a retirement community. I tried so hard to convince my dad to do that. I had to laugh when you mentioned not needing a “decluttering guru.” My dad was a hoarder. Not originally, but after 25 years in the same apartment, he became one towards the end. Your father sounded like a guy that everybody would like.
You remember your dad with so much love.wonderful that you had a chance to grow closer to him. Sometimes our mothers take up the space between us and our fathers.
My father put my mother front and centre in our lives. He could easily have outshined her. He chose not to. It’s interesting to realize these things.
The perils and possibilities of advanced age. Many of us have been on that journey with elderly parents. Another life lesson.
What a lovely man, your dad.
Thanks for reading Syl. He was a special man.