Several years ago I began this blog as a way to tell my children about their grandfather, my dad. My children and the children of my brothers did not have the opportunity to meet him. Dad passed away in August of 1978 before his first grandchild, my daughter Jennifer, was born on March 1, 1979. All of Mom's grandchildren; Jennifer, Susan, Matthew, Beau, Ebbie, Bailey, Nick, Madison, Corey and Collin were fortunate to spend time with Grandma Rita. On May 5, 2012 Rita/Mom passed away. Her life was celebrated on May 10 in Lebanon, Missouri. It was a wonderful time to celebrate being a family and remembering Rita/Mom with family and friends.
As I continue with this blog, however inconsistent I may be, there may be occassion to add posts about Mom. You who read this blog, I would welcome any memories you might have. Earlier this year I met in Springfield with my brother Gregg and he spoke of the time Dad bought an old used tractor. He spoke how Dad was proud of it, even if it only moved about 5-10 mph on the road. -30-
