Day: September 16, 2011

Rex Allen 2/5/49 – 9/15/10 with my Mother Nancy (Gilbert)

Taken 1966 just before I was born~

 

Today has been hard for me – a year ago today he passed away~

My Dad was a hard man –

had a strong personality –

But he was always there for me –

I knew my Dad could fix anything –

no matter the situation ~

I knew he loved me in his own way

even thou he wasn’t much on affection~

He taught me to stand on my own 2 feet~

He taught me to have strength in any circumstance~

He taught me to be a survivor~

He taught me to believe in myself~

He taught me the real meaning of family

He is missed – but know he is with my Ancestors~

All this is because of him and a request –

My research has changed me – humbled me~

With that I’m forever grateful~

I not only mourn my father today –

I mourn for all that have gone before me~

I only hope to honor them and the man I call Father~