I've been struggling with how to best remember John. Every time I'd start with something it seemed like it was gonna be a long, sad, undertaking. I couldn't see the point.
So while I'm a still sad for Jean and the family, I've decided not to be sad for John. After all, he had 55 years. There are several countries in Africa where the average life expectancy hovers around 45!!,
John loved fishing....he did lots of it.
John loved hot rods...he owned several, and still had one in the garage.
John loved telling corny jokes....and so he never stopped.
....and best of all....
John loved building things....so he made a career of it.
So yes. Poof! Here one minute, gone the next, so you better be doing stuff you like.
But I hate fishing, never could get into cars, and I only like subtle humour.
But, I love building stuff. I got the call about Izaiah's other grampa just as I was starting this.
So while I'm a still sad for Jean and the family, I've decided not to be sad for John. After all, he had 55 years. There are several countries in Africa where the average life expectancy hovers around 45!!,
John loved fishing....he did lots of it.
John loved hot rods...he owned several, and still had one in the garage.
John loved telling corny jokes....and so he never stopped.
....and best of all....
John loved building things....so he made a career of it.
So yes. Poof! Here one minute, gone the next, so you better be doing stuff you like.
But I hate fishing, never could get into cars, and I only like subtle humour.
But, I love building stuff. I got the call about Izaiah's other grampa just as I was starting this.
And I finished it up today. It's forever gonna be connected with my thoughts of him.
Peace brother!
And if I told John that it wasn't very hard, I absolutely guarantee that his response would have been...
"That's what SHE said"---John Gregory Zadilsky.
Love
Peter
Lovely Pete - yes - we better be doing what we want! Every moment counts! Your fence looks amazing - as expected ;)
ReplyDeleteWell said! Love you, and still sending all of my love to Jean and Alisha and everyone. And as Queen Bee said, the fence looks really good!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Michael
Perfect, indeed!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, and for when you run out of fun things, my fence needs a major overhaul. Maybe you can teach me how to do that!
ReplyDeleteLove Isabella
Well, here I am, late again, so everything I want to say has already been said. I will, therefore, repeat things. You build great fences and you have paid a beautiful tribute to John. But then, you do have a way with words.
ReplyDeleteLove you -- gail