I just wanted to talk about my dad and share some pictures: My Dad is my hero because of everything that he did for me and everything that he taught me and every thing that he told me about and everything that he had to go through with his cancer he had cancer since i was little and he took his chemo and radiation without one complaint and he worked to support us he had cancer several times when i waas growing up but he never complained one little bit he just told the doctor that he wanted to see me graduate from high school and be there with me while i grew up he had one last fight with cancer and the doctor told him it was lung cancer and also told him that he could have surgery to remove it but there would be a 50-50 chance that he would be on a ventilator for the rest of his life my dad told him that he would rather take the chances of surgery and the vent to have more years with us then doing chemo and radiation and only having 2 to 3 years left well he did the surgery on a monday and he did great and we was on cloud 9 when the doctor came out and told us that he got all the cancer but we knew that we was not out of the woods just yet we knew he might have some problems but that evening after the surgery he was doning good we went in to see him and he talked to us and the nest morning we went to see him and he was setting up and joking with the nurses and us he asked me and chris if we still was not smoking and chris said well... we started again and then he said damn son you aint got the brains god gave a goose we told him that we was going back home and we would be back that weekend to see him since he would be in his own room by then well we got home and mom called and said that they already moved him to his own room so i was happy then on wednesday he started having trouble breathing and he went on the vent and he fought to get better he raise his fist to prove to us that he was fighting and we knew that he was and was hoping that he would and they started to turn the vent down little by little and then they told us that they was going to take him off the vent in the next day or two we was so excited because we thought that he was going to get to go home soon we was still on cloud 9 they took him off the vent on the day of his 65th birthday we walked into the room and saw that vent off of him and he just had a big smile that was monday April 30th he was not able to talk but we knew that he was happy to have that vent off of him you could see it in his eyes they had to shave his beard off and he did not realized that they did and when the nurse told him that they did you should have seen the look in his eyes i mean if looks could kill she would have been dead lol he even reached out for her like he was going to chock her it was just too funny and he did good for a day after it look as though he was doing good breathing on his own and he was more alert he watched tv but we did not know that we would be brought back to realality and have to face the cold hard truth about what was going on the next day that morning i got a phone call the worst one i have gotten so far in my life my mom and brother called me and told me to get down there that the doctors said that dad would not make it thourgh the day well i went down and went in to see him and it just broke my heart to see him there having to struggle to even get a breath all the family was called in and we had a preacher to come into his room and pray with us i remember i prayed really hard all week really to god not to take my dad away from me yet i was not ready to say goodbye to him i prayed to god to please make him better make him stronger so he could fight this and get better but he just started to go down hill we sat there with him all day and all evening people came and went doctors and nurses came in and out to check on him and to comfort us but i really did not pay any attention to them i was just concerned with dad if he was in any pain could he breath what his stats were we talked to him the whole time and told him that everything would be ok he kept slipping in and out of sleep and he kept looking over in the corner and he even tried to raise up once like he wanted to go to that corner well we talked about old times and we all decided that we had to use the bathroom me and my sister apryl and mom and aunt shirley all went out of the room my sister lori stayed in there with dad to keep him company we was only going to be gone for a minute or so mom and shirley sat in the waiting room while we went to the bathroom but i did not go to the bathroom i went down to the parking lot to get my psps to play a song for dad that i really wanted him to hear ( it is the best day of my life by george strait) while i was down there i started to smoke and i called chris real quick to let him know how dad was doing and my sister lori beeped in and i told chris to hold on i just figured she wanted me to get her a pop on the way back up but she was screaming and crying saying that dad was gone my heart just dropped to the floor i felt like my world was crushed i never felt a worse pain then that till that point in my life i hung up with her and clicked back over to chris crying i told him dad was gone and hung up and ran as fast as i could back up to the icu my mind was blank my sister lori was waiting for me in the hallway and she grabbed my arm and we started running down the hall crying and went back to dad's room i saw his lifeless body laying there and it just felt like my world fell apart i loved him so much i was looking forward to spending more time with him i just went to him and hugged him and just broke down and got into the bed with him and put his arm around me he died that wednesday May 2nd 2007 at 6:45 that evening then we had his service that friday may 4th and i was fine when we got there i went around and talked to everyone and then the service started and i got up there and read a poem and i got choked up but i did good i felt his presence around me i did fine all the way up to the point that we was getting ready to leave and i knew that walking up to the casket for the last time was going to be the last time that i saw him here on earth i just lost it i started crying and just could not let go of the casket or his arm i just kept taking to him telling him that i loved him and that i missed him so much chris and mom and my sisters apryl and lori finally got me to leave i will never forget the pain that i felt that day i love that man so much he worked about everyday in his life to suport us and provide for us even when he was sick and he would give you the shirt off his back and give you his last penny i think he is the true definition of a hero he is in my book anyways I love you Dad! And I Miss you more and more each day!
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- A Tribute to My Father -
Your Spirit
I know that no matter what
You will always be with me.
When life separates us
I'll know it is only your soul
Saying goodbye to your body
But your spirit will be with me always.
When I see a bird chirping on a nearby branch
I will know it is you singing to me.
When a butterfly brushes gently by me so care freely
I will know it is you assuring me you are free from pain.
When the gentle fragrance of a flower catches my attention
I will know it is you reminding me
To appreciate the simple things in life.
When the sun shining through my window awakens me
I will feel the warmth of your love.
When I hear the rain pitter patter against my window sill
I will hear your words of wisdom
And will remember what you taught me so well'
That without rain trees cannot grow
Without rain flowers cannot bloom
Without life's challenges I cannot grow strong.
When I look out to the sea
I will think of your endless love for your family.
When I think of mountains, their majesty and magnificence
I will think of your courage for your country.
No matter where I am
Your spirit will be beside me
For I know that no matter what
You will always be with me.
So I'm not going to say good-bye
or that I can't go on
I'll say I love you, and see you later
even though you're gone
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I thought of you today
I thought of you
with love today,
But that is nothing new.
I thought about you yesterday,
And each day before that too.
I think of you in silence,
I often speak your name.
All I have are memories,
And picures in a frame.
Your memory is my keepsake,
with which I'll never part.
God has you in his keeping,
But I have you in my heart.
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"When I was little you were my hero, some things never change."
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GOD'S GARDEN
God looked around his garden.
And found an empty place.
He then looked down upon the Earth,
And saw your tired face.
He put His arms around you,
And lifted you to rest.
God's Garden must be beautiful,
He always takes the best.
He knew you were suffering,
He knew that you were in pain.
He knew that you would never
get well on Earth again.
He saw the road was getting rough.
And the hills were hard to climb,
So he closed your weary eyelids,
And whispered "Peace be thine."
It broke our hearts to lose you,
But you didn't go alone,
For part of us went with you.
The day God called you home...
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I'm Free
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free;
I'm following the path God laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard Him call,
I turned my back and I left it all.
I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work, or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way.
I found that place at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss
Ah, yes, these things I, too, will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow;
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full; I savored much
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief;
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me
God wanted me now; He set me free.
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To my dearest family and friends, some things I'd like to say...but first of all, to let you know that I arrived okay. Im writing this from Heaven. Here I dwell with God above. Here, there's no more tears of sadness, here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight. Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night. That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through, God picked me up and hugged me and he said "I welcome you. It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone. As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on. I need you here badly, you're part of my plan. There's so much that we have to do to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do. And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you. And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight, God and I are closest to you...in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years, because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears. But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain. Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned. But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand. But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is over, I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb; but together we can do it by taking one day at a time. It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain, then you can say to God at night..."My day was not in vain." And now I am contented...that my life has been worthwhile, knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low, just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way to go. When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind; Im walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go...from that body to be free, remember you're not going...you're coming here for me.
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FEEL YOUR LOVE
TO MY DEAR FAMILY,I'M SENDING THIS FROM ABOVE, THAT EVEN THOUGH I'M GONE FROM EARTH, I CAN STILL FEEL YOUR LOVE, AND ALL THE TIMES WE SPENT TOGETHER, GROWING A LOVE THAT WOULD LAST FOREVER, ARE TIMES THAT WILL NEVER LEAVE, BECAUSE YOU REMEMBER ME. I'M SORRY ABOUT THE TIMING, FOR I DIDN'T WANT TO LEAVE, BUT GOD CALLED ME HOME,SO I FELL INTO ETERNAL SLEEP. THERE WAS SO MUCH LEFT TO DO HERE,CAUSE GOD TOOK ME QUITE YOUNG,I HAD A LOVING FAMILY,AND SO MUCH TO TEACH MY SON.I'M SURE YOU ALL CAN MAKE IT,YOU HAVE GOD BY YOUR SIDE,AND JUST TO LET YOU KNOW,I'M ENJOYING THIS LONG HEAVENLY HARLEY RIDE.IF ANY OF YOU EVER NEED ME,JUST CLOSE YOUR EYES AND I'LL BE THERE,I'LL HELP YOU THROUGH YOUR LIFE,IF YOU REMEMBER HOW MUCH I CARED.I WANT YOU ALL TO KNOW TODAY,THAT I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH,AND EVEN THOUGH I'M GONE FROM EARTH, I CAN STILL FEEL YOUR LOVE.
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Welcome Home
To those I love and those who love me
When I am gone, release me,
let me go I have so many things to see and do.
You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears,
Be happy that we had so many years.
I gave you my love, you can only guess
How much you gave to me in happiness.
I thank you for the love you each have shown,
But now it's time I traveled on alone.
So grieve a while for me, if grieve you must,
Then let your grief be comforted by trust.
It's only for a while that we must part
So bless the memories within your heart.
I won't be far away, for life goes
For if you need me, call and I will come.
Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near,
And if you listen with your heart,
you'll hear All of my love around you soft and clear.
And then, when you must come this way alone,
I'll greet you with a smile and "Welcome Home".
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Wish You Were Here....
Three years have passed
I’ll never forget the day
Someone rang to tell me
That you’d gone away
The hurt is the same
Like an open wound
There are days
I don’t utter a sound
Some days the pain is stronger
It makes me sick and weak
I can’t stand this much longer
I just sit here and weep
I’ve shut my private door
And let no one in
Locking myself in a box
They try, but I won’t give in
You were like a rock
Strong, faithful and true
What worth has my life
Now I don’t have you
I was your last born
Daddy’s little boy
I took my own path
But was still part of your world
I was not the best
Guilty of neglect
But you know daddy dearest
I had so much respect
I always loved you
My dad, my star
Now my pain is
To worship you from afar
I love you now
As I did back then
I just hope... one day
I will see you again
I am so proud of you
Brave and strong to the end
Now when asked “how are you?”
There is no need to pretend
We all love and miss you so much, sleep well
and take care of all who went before you
Forever in my heart x
(dad is in the middle)
(dad is the baby)
(dad is at the right hand corner at the bottom)
(dad is the tallest one)
(dad is the one sweeping)
My Dad
If I could write a story
It would be the greatest ever told
Of a kind and loving father
Who had a heart of gold
If could write a million pages
But still be unable to say, just how
Much I love and miss him
Every single day
I will remember all he taught me
I'm hurt but won't be sad
‘coz he'll send me down the answers
And he'll always be MY DAD
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Special Hero
When I was a baby, you would hold me in your arms.
I felt the love and tenderness, keeping me safe from harm.
I would look up into your eyes, and all the love I would see.
How did I get so lucky, you were the dad chosen for me.
There is something special about a father's love.
Seems it was sent to me from someplace up above.
Our love is everlasting, I just wanted you to know.
That you’re my special hero and I wanted to tell you so.
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Never Ready to Say Goodbye
We're never ready to say goodbye
To someone we hold dear.
If it were up to us, dear Dad
We'd always keep you here.
But God has reasons of His own
And plans we cannot know,
And these are always for our good,
Though it may seem not so.
Our arms are empty and our hearts
Are filled with tears and grief,
For we who loved each day with you,
Now find those days too brief.
Yet if we could only heaven see,
We'd know you're happy there,
And we would never call you back
When such great joy you share.
And so we'll trust you to god's great care
And know some day, once more,
We'll hold you to our hearts again
When we reach heaven's shore
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What Makes A Dad
A Dad is a person
who is loving and kind,
And often he knows
what you have on your mind.
He's someone who listens,
suggest and defends.
A dad can be one
of your very best friends!
He's proud of your triumphs,
but when things go wrong,
A dad can be patient
and helpful and strong
In all that you do,
a dad's love plays a part.
There's always a place for him
deep in your heart.
And each year that passes,
you're even more glad,
More greatful and proud
just to call him your dad!
Thank you, dad...
for listening and caring,
for giving and sharing,
but, especially, for just being you!
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My name is Charles Edward Ginther but everyone called me Cowboy. I was always a handyman i used to paint, build things and work in the yard i was really good with my hands. If i seen that you needed help i would give you the shirt off my back or the last penny i had to my name. I loved to go camping we would go to williams river in webster W.V. I built huge fires i tried to get them to reach the top of the trees, I also loved to fish. In the summer time i liked to set outside and smoke and drink a nice cold beer and watch the world go round. I had cancer several times and this last time it really did me in I got lung cancer but thats not what killed me, you see they did the surgery to remove it and they got all of it out of me, they put me into the ICU afterwards but they got me up too soon and set me in the chair out of bed (or at least thats what i hear people say) i did good the day after surgery i was even setting up joking around with the nurses and my sons life partner chris and my wife. My son Charlie and Chris promised me that they would quit smoking if i did good in the surgery and i had asked Chris the next morning if he still was'nt smoking and he said that he has been ahh i said: "damn son you aint got the brains god gave a goose" but seriously i do wish they would quit. The next morning i started having problems breathing and they had to put me on the ventilator to help me breath i did good though and almost a week later they took me off it was my 65th birthday then 2 days later i started having problems and all of my vitals started failing they called all my family in and they all sat with me until the lord came to take me home. I left behind a beautiful and loveing wife her name is Connie and two handsome Sons Charlie and Jamie and two gorgeous daughters Apryl and Lori and a brother Danny and somel cousins,neices and nephews, 10 grandkids 2 from my daughter Apryl (Brianna and Makayla) 2 from my daughter Lori (Brandon and Mac) and 4 from my son Jamie (julieanne, Amber, Katie and their newest one James Thomas) and 1 that was'nt really my grandkid but i treated her like one Chris's Daughter Ashley. I also have one grandson with me here in heaven his name is Tyler he was my Daughter Lori's First kid and my brother Richard is here as well as my mom and dad and some other family. I go and watch them all from time to time wishing that i could be there with them, sometimes i just set and watch them sleep and other times i watch them out living their lives and i am very proud of all of them! I know it was hard losing me, but i just want you all to know that im fine and that I am still with you every moment of every day, and that I live in your hearts, there is a piece of me in each and every one of you, just hold on to those memories that you have of me and you will be fine. I Love You All and will see you again someday, untill then just smile and go out and live your lives and have fun, and drink a cold one for me!
Love,
Cowboy
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