It's the 4th of January - 2012 is in full swing. It's been a rough couple of days for my family. My Pop (step-mum's father) passed away on New Year's Eve. Donald Whatley was an amazing person. You couldn't help but be charmed by his easy going nature, his kindness, and his happy whistle where ever he went. When his wife, my Nan, had several strokes some years back, he took care of her every need with a smile on his face. We weren't related by blood, but I don't think that thought ever entered
his mind. He treated me and my siblings like his own grandchildren. He was such an amazing example of a loving husband, father, and grandfather. I'm sad that my own daughter won't ever get to know him, but I'm so grateful for the years that he was a part of my life.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
A sad farewell
It's the 4th of January - 2012 is in full swing. It's been a rough couple of days for my family. My Pop (step-mum's father) passed away on New Year's Eve. Donald Whatley was an amazing person. You couldn't help but be charmed by his easy going nature, his kindness, and his happy whistle where ever he went. When his wife, my Nan, had several strokes some years back, he took care of her every need with a smile on his face. We weren't related by blood, but I don't think that thought ever entered
his mind. He treated me and my siblings like his own grandchildren. He was such an amazing example of a loving husband, father, and grandfather. I'm sad that my own daughter won't ever get to know him, but I'm so grateful for the years that he was a part of my life.
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Hey Love,
ReplyDeleteThat is such a lovely post about Pop, thank you so much...
Dad