Quote: @prairieghost said:
@ greediron said:
@ Vanguard83 said:
Condolences. Been through that also with my brothers.
miss having them to talk to / give advice.
For me just about the time I started soliciting advice, they weren't there anymore.
Hang tough Tom
Funny how long it takes us to realize the wisdom of others. Usually just in time to miss it.
I started going through stories my dad has written down from the older people he knew back when he was much younger. Sort of a a rough history of western ND through the eyes of some of the interesting characters. I am typing these out for my dad as he has been writing them down. I have really enjoyed reading them. Some I heard as stories when I was young, others I only recognize a name here and there. But a good experience for sure.
That is such a great idea, Greed. I am now regretting not doing the same thing while my grandma was still alive...well, both of my grandmas actually. My dad's mom just passed in November at age 101. My mom's mom lived to age 92. They had stories to share that now make me yearn to live "back in the day." When I was younger all I could imagine is how hard their lives were...but with age comes wisdom and physical labor being replaced by modern conveniences doesn't make life easier. I miss my grandparents, great aunts and uncles...I spent a lot of time with them as a child and they helped raise me for sure. There aren't many days that go by that I don't think about them in some way or another...via a song heard, a memory from a place visited, a smell, a TV show, a favorite recipe....
Tom, I am sorry to hear of your loss. I can only imagine how hard it is going to be getting used to not making that phone call. But, as Jimmy said, I'm pretty sure she'll still be listening. Take care and please accept my condolences, and thank you for sharing the story of your mother with us. It is clear she was a special lady 
Initially I did it more as a favor. My dad was asking if he could pay some of my kids to do it, or was going to ask a cousin. I figured I may as well as a favor. Then I really started enjoying going through them.
Great thread Tom. Will be up near your neck of the woods this weekend.
Quote: @greediron said:
@ Vanguard83 said:
Condolences. Been through that also with my brothers.
miss having them to talk to / give advice.
For me just about the time I started soliciting advice, they weren't there anymore.
Hang tough Tom
Funny how long it takes us to realize the wisdom of others. Usually just in time to miss it.
I started going through stories my dad has written down from the older people he knew back when he was much younger. Sort of a a rough history of western ND through the eyes of some of the interesting characters. I am typing these out for my dad as he has been writing them down. I have really enjoyed reading them. Some I heard as stories when I was young, others I only recognize a name here and there. But a good experience for sure.
I wish I had done that with my Grandpa. His were a little different though as he was a Merrills Marrauder in WW2 and I learned after his death from my mom that those stories he shared with me, he never shared those with his wife or kids. That group of Americans were special and I wish I had taken the time to get his personal recollections saved so I could have shared some of them. We used to sit by the fire, sit in the boat fishing, or just sit at the morning table and smoke... we wouldnt really talk to much about anything of substance, the weather, fishing or whatever, but once in a while Grandpa would just start in on one of his war stories and I was riveted.
Quote: @greediron said:
@ Vanguard83 said:
Condolences. Been through that also with my brothers.
miss having them to talk to / give advice.
For me just about the time I started soliciting advice, they weren't there anymore.
Hang tough Tom
Funny how long it takes us to realize the wisdom of others. Usually just in time to miss it.
I started going through stories my dad has written down from the older people he knew back when he was much younger. Sort of a a rough history of western ND through the eyes of some of the interesting characters. I am typing these out for my dad as he has been writing them down. I have really enjoyed reading them. Some I heard as stories when I was young, others I only recognize a name here and there. But a good experience for sure.
It's a great way to keep the history alive. I am doing this for my mom and aunt right now. I am either writing it as they tell it or video them as they tell it. Sometimes both. I did this for my grandmas as well. Future generations will appreciate and benefit from your efforts. I am learning a great deal.
Quote: @JimmyinSD said:
@ greediron said:
@ Vanguard83 said:
Condolences. Been through that also with my brothers.
miss having them to talk to / give advice.
For me just about the time I started soliciting advice, they weren't there anymore.
Hang tough Tom
Funny how long it takes us to realize the wisdom of others. Usually just in time to miss it.
I started going through stories my dad has written down from the older people he knew back when he was much younger. Sort of a a rough history of western ND through the eyes of some of the interesting characters. I am typing these out for my dad as he has been writing them down. I have really enjoyed reading them. Some I heard as stories when I was young, others I only recognize a name here and there. But a good experience for sure.
I wish I had done that with my Grandpa. His were a little different though as he was a Merrills Marrauder in WW2 and I learned after his death from my mom that those stories he shared with me, he never shared those with his wife or kids. That group of Americans were special and I wish I had taken the time to get his personal recollections saved so I could have shared some of them. We used to sit by the fire, sit in the boat fishing, or just sit at the morning table and smoke... we wouldnt really talk to much about anything of substance, the weather, fishing or whatever, but once in a while Grandpa would just start in on one of his war stories and I was riveted.
Wow! That would have been pretty cool to hear. Would have been great to record them for sure. Some of the stories my dad wrote down were from my grandpa's friend/neighbors. So some hearken back to stories I remember my grandpa telling.
Quote: @greediron said:
@ JimmyinSD said:
@ greediron said:
@ Vanguard83 said:
Condolences. Been through that also with my brothers.
miss having them to talk to / give advice.
For me just about the time I started soliciting advice, they weren't there anymore.
Hang tough Tom
Funny how long it takes us to realize the wisdom of others. Usually just in time to miss it.
I started going through stories my dad has written down from the older people he knew back when he was much younger. Sort of a a rough history of western ND through the eyes of some of the interesting characters. I am typing these out for my dad as he has been writing them down. I have really enjoyed reading them. Some I heard as stories when I was young, others I only recognize a name here and there. But a good experience for sure.
I wish I had done that with my Grandpa. His were a little different though as he was a Merrills Marrauder in WW2 and I learned after his death from my mom that those stories he shared with me, he never shared those with his wife or kids. That group of Americans were special and I wish I had taken the time to get his personal recollections saved so I could have shared some of them. We used to sit by the fire, sit in the boat fishing, or just sit at the morning table and smoke... we wouldnt really talk to much about anything of substance, the weather, fishing or whatever, but once in a while Grandpa would just start in on one of his war stories and I was riveted.
Wow! That would have been pretty cool to hear. Would have been great to record them for sure. Some of the stories my dad wrote down were from my grandpa's friend/neighbors. So some hearken back to stories I remember my grandpa telling.
some of them fill you with patriotism... real mel gibson should have made movie type stuff, these guys were a pretty bad ass unit before our military was creating bad ass units. some of it was really screwed up though, the shit that would make you question the existence of God wondering how humans could do such things to other humans. (neither side was immune from scrutiny in this ) however war sometimes will dehumanize its participants at times.
Quote: @Vikergirl said:
@ greediron said:
@ Vanguard83 said:
Condolences. Been through that also with my brothers.
miss having them to talk to / give advice.
For me just about the time I started soliciting advice, they weren't there anymore.
Hang tough Tom
Funny how long it takes us to realize the wisdom of others. Usually just in time to miss it.
I started going through stories my dad has written down from the older people he knew back when he was much younger. Sort of a a rough history of western ND through the eyes of some of the interesting characters. I am typing these out for my dad as he has been writing them down. I have really enjoyed reading them. Some I heard as stories when I was young, others I only recognize a name here and there. But a good experience for sure.
It's a great way to keep the history alive. I am doing this for my mom and aunt right now. I am either writing it as they tell it or video them as they tell it. Sometimes both. I did this for my grandmas as well. Future generations will appreciate and benefit from your efforts . I am learning a great deal.
even if future generations don't appreciate it, like you, I am learning a great deal. It gives more connection to when I am visiting with some of the older ranchers out there.
Quote: @greediron said:
@ Vikergirl said:
@ greediron said:
@ Vanguard83 said:
Condolences. Been through that also with my brothers.
miss having them to talk to / give advice.
For me just about the time I started soliciting advice, they weren't there anymore.
Hang tough Tom
Funny how long it takes us to realize the wisdom of others. Usually just in time to miss it.
I started going through stories my dad has written down from the older people he knew back when he was much younger. Sort of a a rough history of western ND through the eyes of some of the interesting characters. I am typing these out for my dad as he has been writing them down. I have really enjoyed reading them. Some I heard as stories when I was young, others I only recognize a name here and there. But a good experience for sure.
It's a great way to keep the history alive. I am doing this for my mom and aunt right now. I am either writing it as they tell it or video them as they tell it. Sometimes both. I did this for my grandmas as well. Future generations will appreciate and benefit from your efforts . I am learning a great deal.
even if future generations don't appreciate it, like you, I am learning a great deal. It gives more connection to when I am visiting with some of the older ranchers out there.
True that. But that's part of why I am using technology to enhance the details and make it accessible for the younger people. It was interesting to see my son hearing the stories about my mom and her family working in the fields. My mom was picking cotton as a kid. That's humbling to hear and a reminder of the sacrifices made in order for future generations to thrive. I was organizing my aunt's papers and found a trunk full of 1950's memorabilia. She organized things by decade so it has been fun. It's like a treasure hunt.
currently boarding a flight back to mn for a funeral for my uncle. life long viking fan. my dad is now the oldest in our branch still alive.........then me.......im the oldest of all the cousins. time flys so damn fast.
sorry for your loss. will keep you in our prayers.
Tom, I enjoyed learning about your family. Good memories.
Much Peace.
Very sorry for your loss, Tom. My mom was very sick all of 2017 and past a couple days after the last Thanksgiving. We knew it was coming, but it still hurt. She's in my heart and is with me every day. I expect you'll feel the same way. Your mom sounded like a very sweet lady. She'll always be with you. You have my condolences through this difficult time.
Take care - Tim
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