Have you ever felt like the world was against you no
matter what you do? Have you ever been so fed up that no matter how hard you
try, nothing seems to ever go your way? Do you feel that life has dealt you a
shitty hand and there is no way for you to fold and get out of it? I'm hear to
tell you about a family that has fought at every turn and is still standing with
their heads held high!!!!!!!!!
This family is one that has stood together through some
of the hardest times imaginable. There were times of no money, illness, death
and even separation amongst them. I know that some of you will say "so what,
everyone goes through hard times". What most of you don't understand is that
no matter how hard it got and no matter the problems that arose, they always
stood together. There are some that feel that was not the way it was, but if it
came right down to the nitty gritty, they were behind each other no matter
what.
This family started in the early 1950's. A beautiful young girl
from a family of 6 and a motorcycle riding rock and roll drummer from a family
of 4. Neither family was wealthy. They both came from meager beginnings.
There was food, clothes and a home, but not much extra. They were brought up to
respect others, think for yourself and survive no matter what is thrown in front
of you, and that is what they did.
They married on Dec. 8, 1952. Very nice wedding with
family and friends surrounding them for their beautiful day. Party with all and
then off to the honeymoon. Back to work after the honeymoon was over. The
young lady at Joiners furniture store and the young man at the Canadian Pacific
Railroad.
About 11 months later, their first daughter arrived. 13
months later, their second daughter. 3 years later their third. Wow three
little girls and all the fun that comes with them. Then came the big
move.
The young man was offered a job in an area a thousand
miles from his home. He took it. He moved out to set up his new life and move
his family. Wow. Moving that far from everything and everyone they had ever
known. The family came shortly after. They were sad to leave all they knew,
but it was the move that was the right thing to do. Over the years the children
grew. Friends were made and ever lasting relationships took root.
A house was bought and all moved to town to live in a
beautiful solid stone house with a huge yard. Things were good. Jobs changed,
schools changed, friends stayed the same. The children became teenagers. Then
another child arrived. A boy. The one the father had always hoped for. A son
to carry on the name. He was cute, but put a crimp in the relationship between
the girls and their mom and especially their dad. The focus had changed.....
Things began to change. The girls got older and moved
out of the house. Then married having children of their own. They moved far
from home in every direction. Now the house was empty of the noise of
children. The young man and young girl so many years ago were again on their own. Now what. Visit
the children and grandkids. Travel, do what they wanted.
This seemed to be the things to do, but now comes the
sad things. With age comes medical problems that take up time and so much
energy. There is heart problems, cancer, as well as all the medical issues
related to aging. Multiple trips for medical care. Also the loss of parents, sisters, brothers, grandchildren and others that have happened along the years,
leaving a large hole in their hearts.
There was a day not so long ago, that this family was
given more than what they thought they could handle. The young man, now in his
80's wrote something to his eldest daughter who thought she could not handle anymore and reached out to them. This is part of what he
said.....
We tried and I think succeeded in teaching our family
to, never give up no matter what the problem.. Losses in our family, fights for
our children, and health issues. It seems like the good lord is trying to prove
something to us. I think that probably it has done nothing but make us stronger
and more determind to succeed, remember, though you have married and changed your names, deep down you are to mom and I still
our family and we are pretty tough and don't give up. Remember that as you read
this, our love for you is far greater than you can ever imagine. Fight with
everything you got.
As she read this, she sat back and thought of all the things that had happened throughout their lives. The happy, sad, terrible and joyous things that come with everyones lives. She decided that she could deal with the things that had been dealt to her. Her heart was sad for only one reason, the distance she had between her and her family..... and the rift between her and her brother....
This family has been through some of the hardest times
imaginable. They have all persaveared. They will continue and will take anything
that gets thrown at them. That is because they are strong. No matter what the world deals this family, they have stuck together. There may be rifts that are deep and hard to close, but they all stand by each other, all day, everyday. No one can ever take that from them.
This young man and woman, so many years ago made a promise to each other and have stood by each other for over 60 years. Their family has grown and stays in touch. Life has not always been good, but they have their family and friends in their lives to get through even the toughest of times. They are strong and look forward to each day with the joy they give each other.
Though the days are short as age takes its toll. The love of this family will never waver. No matter what, they will make it "through it all", you see nothing can knock us down...... MY FAMILY, yes the best family on earth, Proud, Strong and Forever Together.
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