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[Irshgrl31201]

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@Kachina624 wrote:

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@Irshgrl31201 wrote:

I will add one thing. When my dad died it was a complete and total shock. I was not quite 21 and he was in great health. There were so many questions I wish I could have gone back and asked him. I would have made a video recording asking him all about his family history, funny anecdotes, just anything I could think of. I have asked my mom about the things I didn't know about her and anything I could think of. I was so young, it never occurred to me to ask these questions and this bothered me so much because my brother and sister were adults when he died so he knew them as adults and they asked stuff they wouldn't have thought of when they were younger. I hate that my dad never got to know me as an adult. You may have very well asked him all the questions you needed to since you're an adult and have thought through all the things we don't think of when we are younger but I thought I would mention that. 

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My sister came to visit about 9 months before dad died and brought a video camera.   We sat dad down and in several sessions he told about his life... funny and interesting experiences.   He was raised on a working ranch in Colorado and had many tales about the "old West".   Those stories always fascinated me,  a cowgirl at heart.   Now his great grandchildren will be able to enjoy them. 

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I love that his great grandchildren got to enjoy these and see what he looked like and what his voice sounded like. That is wonderful @Kachina624!

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@Plaid Pants2 That is a very sad part of life.It is wonderful that you are having this family reunion birthday for him and for the memory book of everyone in attendance.I could feel your pain as I read your post and I have no words that can change how you are feeling.I know that your dad will feel very special and loved on his day and that you are the best daughter that he could have.I hope you all have a very wonderful time of celebration together.