Dear dad,
You left us 46 years ago today. I was only 14, and while I know you were in a great deal of pain, I just wish God would've let us have you a little while longer. So many times I needed help with my car(s) and you were the expert. I managed though on what little bit I seem to have inherently picked up from you. So many nights I've cried myself to sleep because I miss you and because you never got to see me graduate from high school, get married, meet your grandchildren and now your great grandchildren. I can only imagine the loneliness mom went through all the rest of the days of her life without you. I can still hear your laughter, and see your face. In those short years, you taught me to never give up on anything I began. You taught me to always be punctual when I committed myself to something (you believed it was rude to be late to anything). You taught me those Southern manners; "yes ma'am, thank you sir, excuse me please", and reminded us every night how important it was to pray before going to bed. I used to dread racing season and complain about growing up at the racetracks, but now realize it's ok to be passionate about the things you love and excel at.
For the short amount of time we got to have you, I never realized how much you taught me until I sit here typing it all out. And these are only some of the things I remember. You always did things with a purpose and taught by example. You were kind, intelligent, and you never ever had a cross word for anybody, even when you were wronged. In fact, you always reminded us if we didn't have something nice to say, then don't say anything.
You were the most decent, honest, generous, hardworking father and husband a family could've ever asked for. Today, I will visit and put flowers on your grave, not just out of respect like you taught us, but also because I love and miss you dad. RIP EJ 'Patrick' Wadsworth 11/3/27-10/13/68
You left us 46 years ago today. I was only 14, and while I know you were in a great deal of pain, I just wish God would've let us have you a little while longer. So many times I needed help with my car(s) and you were the expert. I managed though on what little bit I seem to have inherently picked up from you. So many nights I've cried myself to sleep because I miss you and because you never got to see me graduate from high school, get married, meet your grandchildren and now your great grandchildren. I can only imagine the loneliness mom went through all the rest of the days of her life without you. I can still hear your laughter, and see your face. In those short years, you taught me to never give up on anything I began. You taught me to always be punctual when I committed myself to something (you believed it was rude to be late to anything). You taught me those Southern manners; "yes ma'am, thank you sir, excuse me please", and reminded us every night how important it was to pray before going to bed. I used to dread racing season and complain about growing up at the racetracks, but now realize it's ok to be passionate about the things you love and excel at.
For the short amount of time we got to have you, I never realized how much you taught me until I sit here typing it all out. And these are only some of the things I remember. You always did things with a purpose and taught by example. You were kind, intelligent, and you never ever had a cross word for anybody, even when you were wronged. In fact, you always reminded us if we didn't have something nice to say, then don't say anything.
You were the most decent, honest, generous, hardworking father and husband a family could've ever asked for. Today, I will visit and put flowers on your grave, not just out of respect like you taught us, but also because I love and miss you dad. RIP EJ 'Patrick' Wadsworth 11/3/27-10/13/68
Love, your daughter
Deborah Kay
It's been a long while since I've written anything out or thought about all the things my dad taught me, my sisters, and brothers. Our youngest sister was only a year old when he died, but we always tried to pass along the things we knew he would've wanted for her too. Thankfully, she grew into a beautiful, passionate, Christian woman, and I'm proud to call her 'sister'.
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My husband and I worked on our bedroom for most of the weekend. Not too diligently though, since we had accomplished a great deal of the work spread out over several days. It made it easier and allowed us each some 'down time'. He went to the range on Saturday with his buddies to do some target practice, and I got to see grandkids, do some Fall decorating around the house, and I got quite a bit of knitting and spinning in there as well.
I completed the baby blanket I was knitting for the October challenge for the guild I belong to, which was to knit something for charity. As I said in previous posts, I chose a teen pregnancy home in Santa Cruz, California. I'm very pleased with the pattern I chose, as well as the yarn and the color of it. I used Encore Worsted, so completely washable and dryable, and soft for a newborn. It measures 29x32, so a generous size as well. The pattern is the Pine Forest Baby Blanket, but I think I already linked to it in my last post. A lovely pattern!
If you are a spinner, and you've never tried alpaca, do yourself a favor. It is the most luscious fiber to spin! I'm finally noticing some significant progress...it wants to spin so fine on my wheel and I didn't feel like I was making much headway with it. Since I weighed my roving the other day, I have spun an ounce more of it, so every little session I have with my wheel, I'm definitely making more yarn. I just wish I would've weighed the entire lot of it before I began spinning any of it, so I could have divided it in half and had an equal amount on my bobbins. Live and learn....
Today is going to be a very busy day for me, since I will have my grandkids tomorrow. I'll leave you with good wishes and all the delicious scents and sights Fall has to offer!
Deborah Kay
It's been a long while since I've written anything out or thought about all the things my dad taught me, my sisters, and brothers. Our youngest sister was only a year old when he died, but we always tried to pass along the things we knew he would've wanted for her too. Thankfully, she grew into a beautiful, passionate, Christian woman, and I'm proud to call her 'sister'.
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My husband and I worked on our bedroom for most of the weekend. Not too diligently though, since we had accomplished a great deal of the work spread out over several days. It made it easier and allowed us each some 'down time'. He went to the range on Saturday with his buddies to do some target practice, and I got to see grandkids, do some Fall decorating around the house, and I got quite a bit of knitting and spinning in there as well.
I completed the baby blanket I was knitting for the October challenge for the guild I belong to, which was to knit something for charity. As I said in previous posts, I chose a teen pregnancy home in Santa Cruz, California. I'm very pleased with the pattern I chose, as well as the yarn and the color of it. I used Encore Worsted, so completely washable and dryable, and soft for a newborn. It measures 29x32, so a generous size as well. The pattern is the Pine Forest Baby Blanket, but I think I already linked to it in my last post. A lovely pattern!
The Cafe au Lait mitts I'm knitting for my sister's birthday next month are nearly half done. I just have to finish the thumb on the first mitt. These knit up so quickly once you stay with it, and they're so pretty! I had no idea she had been coveting the ones I made for our younger sister a couple of years ago, so these will be a nice surprise for her! If you are a spinner, and you've never tried alpaca, do yourself a favor. It is the most luscious fiber to spin! I'm finally noticing some significant progress...it wants to spin so fine on my wheel and I didn't feel like I was making much headway with it. Since I weighed my roving the other day, I have spun an ounce more of it, so every little session I have with my wheel, I'm definitely making more yarn. I just wish I would've weighed the entire lot of it before I began spinning any of it, so I could have divided it in half and had an equal amount on my bobbins. Live and learn....
Today is going to be a very busy day for me, since I will have my grandkids tomorrow. I'll leave you with good wishes and all the delicious scents and sights Fall has to offer!
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