sorry in advance for typos and errors, everyone!
daddy was a special person for so many reasons. he did things his way, lived to have fun, did everything to the max, no apologies. i am proud to say he is my dad. i am so grateful i can look in the mirror and see his face in mine.
he was a simple person who didnt need much to live and be happy, even though he was capable of having material posessions if he wanted. he made the most out of things. he placed value and importance on the things that mattered. moments with the people he loved. laughing. helping out the people around him, sticking up for them and sticking by them.
he was not perfect at all, but he knew all along what it usually takes a lifetime to figure out. that new cars, clothes, jewels, phones, one-upping each other... thats not important. we are. you are. how we treat each other is. he accepted us even though he didnt agree with the things we did, or what was important to us. he had a big heart.
i wish more people, including myself, had a bigger heart. i wish i would have shown him the same acceptance, and everyone else who has the nerve to march to their own drummer. and i thank every single person who did love my dad, accepted my dad, and helped him or made him smile or laugh or happy, from the bottom of my heart.
his daughter, LeeAnn Turner
Awww, that was really sweet, Lee Ann! yes, he definatley marched to his own beat! and I do not think he ever held a grudge. He was a simple man, not needing much in the way of material things. He had a hard life by most of our standards, but that was okay with him...as long as he was FREE! He is FREE now forever, and I know that one day, if we hold on the the hope and the promises of God, that we will understand it better, by and by!
ReplyDeletelove you!!!
your big sister,
Daniella
Hey Baby girl, you really nailed your Daddy's outlook on life. I've often thought he should have been born during the early days of the settlers. He would have loved traveling on the wagon train out west, maybe during the gold rush! His earthly journey is over but he will live in our hearts and memories forever. You and Will are a combination of the best of him. Thanks for being born to your Daddy and me. Love you, Mama
ReplyDeleteMy hearfelt condolences to William's family. We went to school together at Andrews High and I have fond memories of William. He was always so kind and sweet.
ReplyDeleteI will never forget the times we laughed together in school. He was a very gentle soul.
My prayers are with you all.
Sincerely, Sonia Radcliffe Bell
Columbia, SC