Morse Code

sidsmom · ‎11-25-2011

Riiiiight before the forums flipped over, we had a sweet, sweet story related to Morse Code. Would like to revisit it.

Attn: Mothertrucker.....care to repeat your story?

madcity411 · ‎03-09-2010

?????? What's this about?

Mothertrucker · ‎01-30-2015

Sure!

My Dad, who had been a decorated fighter pilot and Air Force Colonel..At theage of 90, he had a stroke, and like so many in that predicment, lost the ability to speak- The first night in the hospital, was so horrible, facn=ing the fact thatI might never be able to speak to my dad again..

Looking at my Dad in that hospital bed, so small, so frail, so helpless, this brave man who had been at Pearl Harbor when it was attacked..It broke my heart.. I took his hand and began telling him how much I loved him..He turned and looked at me... HARD! !! I began squeezing HIS hand, saying I love you...He shook his head as if to say "NO!" and began to squeeze my hand in return.. I just couldnt figure it out..

Then it hit me! He was squeezing my hand in Morse Code, which he had taught me as a kid. Somehow, his pilot's mind had gone back to the time when he had to communicate without words..and he stared at me and squeezed my hand, as if willing me to understand..

And i did.. This man, would never ever give up, his tenacity was unbele-ievable- he wanted me to "hear " from him one last time, as he spelled, "I love you", haltingly, with his hand around mine...

i learned so much from him, and I will never forget that night..His brain and heart, never stopped working..even though his mouth and voice wouldn't cooperate... He had one last message for me.. and I "heard" it, loud and clear...

Mothertrucker · ‎01-30-2015

dad 1.jpg This Sunday, ironically Fathers Day..marks 8 years since he passed..seems like yesterday

Bestdressed · ‎04-18-2010

Mothertrucker, that is such a beautiful memory of your father. I cried as I read your story. My dad was also in WWII, and have such respect for all those that fought for our country. Thanks for sharing such a personal story.

Lucibee · ‎03-19-2010

This is a beautiful story! Thanks for sharing!

Lucibee · ‎03-19-2010

It is too bad a beautiful thread like this is lost in gamers. Maybe someone could stat a Father's Day thread on another forum.

sidsmom · ‎11-25-2011

Yes! A special Fathers Day thread would be nice. Thanks MT for sharing again.....love, love, love it!!

Mothertrucker · ‎01-30-2015

Thank you all for your kind words.. My Dad was certainly my hero, no question-

He and my Mom rest for eternity at Arlington...buried together on the same day- unfortunately, it is a lttle far to go, and I don't get back thre much, but anyone who gets a chance to go, I urge them to see that inceredible place... where our hereoes grace the grounds for eternity..

The silent dignity there is overwheliming...