Yogis,
Every one of us is unique. Each with special gifts we offer the world. Gifts
that impact other’s lives and will one day leave a legacy when we no longer
walk this earth. My father is no exception.
This weekend we all convened in NJ to celebrate the
accomplishment of a 90th birthday with him. Wow. Ninety years is a
long time and he and the rest of us were ready to party. An afternoon event at
our usual spot for big milestones with over sixty in attendance.
Also as usual, he made a grand entrance. Walking in on my sister’s arm wearing a robe
and hat, hobbling with a cane. A Kiss is Just a Kiss playing softly. The song
suddenly changes to Stayin Alive, the volume escalates, the cane tossed, robe
thrown off, his signature yellow lens glasses go on and a dance ensues. Those
of you who know him can instantly imagine it.
But what struck me most from the afternoon was the ‘entertainment’ while we ate salads. Figuring everyone was sick of always hearing from my sister and I, the five grandchildren took over. Each stood and shared a few of Pop pop’s pearls of wisdom, while wearing yellow lens glasses of course. We all know and love his pearls. They are part of what make him….him.
‘Good enough’ my niece shared. Good enough is most often
enough. No need for perfection.
‘Do good and avoid evil……..Everything in moderation…….Two must haves when considering a spouse – shared humor and political party….. When you go to college always go to class (even with a hangover, even if you don’t listen) and don’t ever sleep in your clothes…..Don’t EVER look at the dinner menu until you have received your drink.’
And the one I have taken to
heart and try to live my life by is ‘Everyone is doing their best.’
They go on and on. All of us know them. All of us think of
him each time we are in a situation where his words play in our head. All of us
affected by his wisdom.
In his speech he announced he won’t pass…. He will die. Sooooo dad.
My dad is awesome,
SARAH
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