Papa Russell has always had a very busy life. He joined the Navy when he was 16 and served in the Korean War. He drove PT boats. Mom doesn't know alot about his time in the Navy cos he keeps it inside himself mostly. Sometimes that happens doesn't it. Then when he came home, he married Grandma Diane and he farmed with his Dad. He always farmed fulltime and he always had a fulltime job. ( I am not sure you see that much anymore) Mom said they never had much money when she was growing up, but it just didn't seem that important back then. Any money made went back into the farm. A few years ago he sold most of the farm, and retired. Papa Russell has always been really active until a few years ago he started having kidney and heart issues. Now he isn't as active, and that is pretty hard for him.
Next week he has to have heart surgery. Mom is the oldest kid so she will be going to the hospital with him and her mom to stay for a few days. She probably won't be blogging until she gets back home. She wishes her Dad was still young, and active and so does he. Its hard to see changes in your mom and dad.
Stella Rose
Sending your grandpa some special prayers for healing and a safe surgery. Give your mom some love from us.... <3
ReplyDeleteShelle, Milo, Dixie and Newby,
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Oh I so agree about seeing changes in your parents. I want to thank him for his service to this fine country. Good luck next week, we'll be thinking about him.
ReplyDeleteStella we will remember your papa Russell and all your family in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteJanice, 2 Pugs and a Boxer Mix
It's the same for our human families and our canines. Age is rarely kind. But reaching old age is still a gift!
ReplyDeleteWe'll be keeping all our paws crossed for your grandpa!
ReplyDeleteOh, Stella, I'll be praying for your grandpa... you look so sweet on his lap.
ReplyDeleteWe're sending Papa Russell lots of love and prayers and pug hugs!
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Meredith & Scarlet
We're all sending our crossed paws and prayers to your Grandpa. Everything will turn out just fine.
ReplyDeleteThat is hard to see. We have our fingers crossed and we pray everything goes OK. No worries we see you when we see you but let us know when you can that things are going well. Have a terrific Tuesday.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes Molly
I wish we had a nice grandad like that here....
ReplyDeleteWE will have our paws crossed tightly fur your grandpa Russell. Tell him THANK YOU fur serving our country.
ReplyDeleteSending our prayers to your Grandad. We can see that you love him!
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Bailey, Hazel & Greta
PEE S Tell your Mom that our Mom finally ordered something from Doggyloot on Sat. Let us know if you get your credit or not, they assured us that you would when she ordered.
Sending hugs to pop pop
ReplyDeleteBenny & Lily
Maybe after the surgery, Russell and I can go cruising in my spaceship. He can fill me in on some Earth history and I can show him my favorite space martini bar.
ReplyDeleteSallie and I will pray for a swift recovery!
Yours,
We will keep him in our prayers.
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Goose
Please be sure and give Papa Russell a giant hug for me and Max and a BIG thank you for his service!!! We will keep you all very much in our prayers and thoughts and Max will cross his paws that everything goes well. I know what you mean about seeing changes and that being hard. Just remind him what a tough guy he's always been and know he'll be ok. Sounds like he is a man full of honor and integrity and one to surely be very proud of!!! Prayers!!
ReplyDeleteIt sure is hard to see your parents age. Sending the best wishes and prayers for your dad's surgery and recovery.
ReplyDeleteAww, StellaRose, tell your Mommy I understand exactly how she feels and am going through the same thing as I see my Mom and Dad age. It is a hard responsibility and a hard thing to witness, although part of life. Give her a hug for me!
ReplyDeleteSending our love and pawyers to Pop Pop, just love that photo. It's so sad we all have to get old :( Have a wonderful day xx00xx
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