Christmas memories of the past.

Kow Farmer · Dec 25, 2016

Merry Christmas to everyone. I got to thinking about my dad today, about the last Christmas he was alive back in 1997. He was 56 years old and dying of cancer. I got my wife a pair of diamond earrings for Christmas, and I showed them to my dad. He thought they were the most beautiful thing ever! So being my dad was unable to walk anymore and chair bound only, he asked me if he could buy these diamond earrings from me and give them to my mom for Christmas. Of course, I said! WOW! You should have seen my mom's face light up! It was very sad also, in the fact that I think we all knew this would be my dad's last Christmas together with our family. The earrings were perfect for my mom! She was so happy and my dad was extremely grateful as well. So whenever I see diamond earrings, it always reminds me of that special Christmas gift from my dad to my mom. I miss you old man!! I am teary eyed as I type this. Anyone else have memories of your Christmas past to share?
Kow Farmer Kurt

Bob Bancroft · Dec 25, 2016

Yes, that's a tear jerker for sure. But you can always cherish good family relationships. Not so for all of us. I miss neither of my parents.

SweetFeet · Dec 25, 2016

Kowfarmer,
Wonderful story. That is a wnderful thing that you said yes to your dad.

Moonlite37 · Dec 25, 2016

I hope your wife knows this. I also hope she appreciates the alternate gift you gave her.

Kow Farmer · Dec 25, 2016

Yes my wife knows, she agreed with me to do this.
Kow Farmer Kurt

flying belgian · Dec 25, 2016

kow farmer, you sent me such a nice letter when My Mother died 3 yrs. ago. I don't know if I ever told you how much that meant to me. You are a very considerate person and since the nut don't fall far from the tree I can only imagine what a special person your Dad must have been. Happy Holidays from the Flying Belgian.

Kow Farmer · Dec 25, 2016

Flying Belgian,
I am glad to read that you got that letter. I was given that same letter when my dad died and it gave me a great peace of mind. I still have it and read it from time to time. It still brings a few tears also. I was not sure if you were ok with it, but glad you appreciated it. I don't consider myself anything great by any means. I just try to be a better person by learning from people that mean a lot to me from days gone by and people I meet daily. I have always enjoyed the older generation. I am 48 years old now. I have always liked being around people a generation older than me. They still have meaningful values, ethics, morales that I appreciate learning from them. I am very old fashioned for my age and always said I grew up in the wrong time frame. Thank you for the kind words sir.
Kow Farmer Kurt

fixerupper · Dec 25, 2016

Your story gave me the sniffles. This is our first Christmas not going to dad's house. We just got home from visiting him at the nursing home. I feel blessed to still have him.

RBnWA · Dec 25, 2016

Bob Bancroft I have to agree with you.I am in the same boat you are in.Great story Kow Farmer and flying belgain. Richard

Al Baker(pumpman) · Dec 25, 2016

My Dad died three years ago on the 27th. I walked into his house on the 25th and said "Merry Christmas dad". He looked me in the eye and said very slowly and firm. 'merry Christmas son."He was very glad My wife and I thought of him." All of the rest of his kids and family didnt have time to drop by or even call. I knew his time was short. Didnt know only 2 days left. I lost my best Allie , friend, teacher, and protector. Died walking to his truck while I plowed the driveway out during a storm. He slumped over the hand rail, but never fell. I ran and got a chair and had to sit him in it waiting for help. I knew he was gone. My Dad was a tough man. Didnt even fall down after he died. Mom Passed two days before Christmas two years latter. She was my Cheerleader. I have a wife and kids, but still feel very alone on this time of year. Al

John B. · Dec 25, 2016

Wonderful Story Kurt... There is a lot of truth behind the saying, "It's better to give than to receive".

Philip d · Dec 25, 2016

Merry Christmas to you too! That's a very heart touching story,what a wonderful way to help fulfill your dear Dads last wish. 10 years ago this Christmas Eve my dad was in the hospital with septic blood poisoning,they told us the only chance he had was to be induced into a coma with less than 50% chance he'd wake up. He pulled through that time quite a Christmas miracle for everyone. My wife and I got married 5 years ago on the 16 of December and we lost him the next day. Needless to say Christmas st our house is full of missing Dad too.

DPittman · Dec 25, 2016

My sister & niece took my mom from our family get together yesterday to the hospital. She's been having intestinal issues that doctors can't seem to figure out. Been blessed to have her with us for 80 years and except for one really bad car wreck that probably would've killed someone less tough,79 of those years have been very good to her. We been through some hard times just like most families have, but we always had each other, and that with God's good grace is enough. This time of year especially reminds us to cherish family while we can, cause none of us are guaranteed a tomorrow

matthies · Dec 26, 2016

Bought my Dad a new air compressor a couples years before his passed. He had one of those little Red and White compressors that the coop sold and the tank was rusted out, he didn't have the money for a new compressor. I was a year out of high school working in town, he didn't have enough work or $$ for two boys. So that Xmas I went and bought a compressor, then while the family was at grandmas my cousin helped we wheel the compressor into the house(was a big single stage) and presented to him Xmas morning. He was surprised that I thought of him(I was maybe 18 at the time). Times were tough, he asked me for change so he could have coffee with the other school bus drivers, not that he needed another cup, but just to let the bus warm up and to be social with the other drivers. If it wasn't for the old laying hens, not sure if we would have ate some meals. RIP Leroy 1937-1991.

gearheadbill · Dec 26, 2016

Last Christmas was my last one with Dad. I put together a time at the nursing home for the family with him. He was ill that night and didn't realize the family was there that night. He was an only ole fart, but the greatest man I knew. He passed away two months later while I was holding his. I am very thankful my wife never complained about my going to see him every night in the nursing home.

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