About 'heritage home health care'|...be a boon to nationalism, but it has also made nationalists stay at homes – preventing them from going out, mixing with other...
I thought it was going to be easy to read the obituary and pay tribute to my Uncle Fed Clark. I was sad for my Aunt Nova - we call her Aunt Jean - but I didn't think the emotion would overtake me. It did. The night before, and in the hour or so before the funeral was to begin, I spent time talking to old friends and family that I had not seen in so long - some of them in over 35 years. As we talked about days long past and good times we had experienced at Uncle Fed and Aunt Jean's little home on Little Mud Creek, in East Kentucky, the years came rolling back and the emotion of an era passing really hit home. As we talked we realized that Uncle Fed and Aunt Jean's home was a central gathering place for many of the nieces, nephews, and neighborhood children. We all went to the "TV House." Uncle Fed and Aunt Jean were, for a long time, the only people close by who owned a television. It was great reminiscing about the times spent playing around their home and how good they were to us. As our "travel through time" conversations continued we began to share about those who had gone before. We had all lost parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles or siblings. The weight of that loss of family heritage and ties to what once was home was heavy. I heard so many people speak so warmly about their experiences with my Uncle Fed and as well the many other members of our family that had passed on - including my own beloved parents; Verleen Kidd (Aunt Jean's sister) and my dad, Banner Kidd. The heartfelt welcome and outpouring of love I and my family experienced is something that I believe will stay with me for many years. The LORD showed me some important things through the passing of my Uncle Fed. Family is a God ordained institution. The concept of family runs the gamut. It includes the family of God; who through Jesus Christ are born again into HIS family; the family unit of parents, brothers and sisters, and encompassing the extended family of grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins, both in-laws and "outlaws." Family is important to God and should be important to us. What a sad thing it is to realize that after loved ones are already passed on. Yes, I know the hurt that family members can cause to one-another. I have been on the sending and receiving end of the hurt. The LORD showed me that HIS love surpasses the hurt. The Spirit of God, living in me, as HIS born-again child, enables me to look beyond myself and seek to live a life of selfless love; That I may allow HIM to work in and through me to make a way that HE might reconcile each of us to HIM and to one-another. I realized through this funeral experience that I have a deeper, more abiding love for my family than I realized. I saw that my heritage is passing away without being recognized or honored. And so it is with Uncle Fed. Fed Clark was a man that deserved respect and to be honored. He didn't get much respect and honor while he was alive. I'm ashamed and saddened to say that I did not give him the respect he deserved. He was my uncle, my Aunt Jean's husband and lifetime companion, a military hero, and I want to give him that respect now. Uncle Fed was born June 30th 1929 to Robert and Frona Clark, at Honaker, Kentucky. He was a son, a husband, a brother-in-law, an uncle, and a friend to many. He lived through the death of many of his close family and friends. Uncle Fed is one of the last of a passing generation of people that played big roles in my young years. Those that are left are getting fewer as the years go by. Grandparents, parents, and aunts, uncles, and even some of my first cousins have already passed out of this life. The fact that I love them all is becoming more evident and so is my new found understanding of the importance of that familial heritage. That's why I sense the importance of honoring my Uncle Fed and to attempt to do a better job of honoring those loved ones in my family that are left while I still have them with me. One thing is clear. Those of our generation have allowed priceless keepsakes of memories and heritage pass by virtually unnoticed. I have and I regret it deeply. You might not be interested in the life of a common man from the hills of Eastern Kentucky, but bear with me for a moment. You just might find a connection, in some way to the memories of your childhood and those that were "always there" while you were a child. My Uncle Fed is a man who lived and died a mostly quiet life. As a young man of 17 he worked in the Civilian Conservation Corp, known as the Three C's. In January 1942, as the Second World War raged on, Fed joined the United States Army, to defend his country. Fed was an honest to goodness hero. I am not surprised that many don't know about this aspect of his early life. He rarely spoke of it. I knew some about it, but he never spoke of it except a time several years ago when I was visiting his home. As we talked I asked him about the years he spent in the war. He began to tell me of seeing his buddies killed right beside him and what it was like living in the thick of battle. I asked him specifically about the medals he had won and he shared that story with me. Uncle Fed was involved in many battles during World War II. As a member of Battery A, 436th, he served as an Anti-aircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons crewman, His tour of duty included: Algeria-French Morocco, Tunisia, Sicily, Rome-Arco, Rhineland, Southern France, and Central Europe. Uncle Fed's actions in service to our county caused him to become a decorated war veteran. He received an EAME Theatre Ribbon with 7 Bronze Stars, 1 Bronze Arrowhead and a Good Conduct Ribbon. In fact the press dubbed Fed as the "barefooted hero" for bravery. It was at night and he was in bed when the attack came. Uncle Fed ran out of his tent in bare-feet and brought down an enemy plane with an M-1 Carbine. When he was telling me the story of downing that plane he showed me a piece of it that he had recovered. I knew a little about Uncle Fed's war history due to sneaking and looking into the trunk he kept in the basement. But I didn't really know this story and the others he related during that one-time conversation. I regret that I didn't take advantage of other opportunities to get to know him more and to learn more of his exploits when I had the opportunity. After returning from bravely and honorably serving our country in 1947, Uncle Fed married Aunt Jean and settled down in Floyd County Kentucky, on Little Mud Creek. Working by day in the coal mines he spent much of the remainder of his time putting out a garden every year, with the help of Old Pete his mule and a faithful old German Shepherd named Sport by his side. Oh, and I can't forgot his cat Bobby. Bobby had a bobbed tail, thereby earning his name. I remember how Uncle Fed would go through his garden with a coffee can and collect the bugs off his beans and potatoes plants. I remember that many made fun of him for doing that, but they had no problem eating the beans and potatoes he grew. In the late 1960's Uncle Fed and Aunt Jean moved to Indiana and set up residence in Kendallville. He began working at Newnam Foundry and remained there until he retired and moved back to Kentucky to spend his last days on the land he was raised on. I worked for a very short time at Newnam Foundry with Uncle Fed. At well over twice my age he would work me and many other men in the ground. He worked hard and had a great work ethic. I can still remember walking down the railroad tracks to the foundry in the afternoon as we went to work on the second shift. I didn't know it then, but, in hindsight I see how he took care of me. When Uncle Fed retired from the foundry and returned "back home" to Eastern Kentucky, he, once again, took up gardening full-time and became involved with a senior citizens group attending various events. It was said by the group that he always had a smile on his face and was a joy to be around. He had come full circle, back to the place of his birth. His final years were bittersweet as they would never be quite what he expected them to be, but at least he was where he called "home." During the last three to four years of Uncle Fed's life, as his health began to decline, my Aunt Jean stayed by his side. I know she misses him more than I do or any of the family and friends that are left behind. But, life goes on. And one day we too will face that day and keep that appointment that is set for each of us. I was told that Uncle Fed had indicated that he was ready to go home to be with the LORD. With that knowledge, I look forward to the day, when I will see him in heaven along with my beloved parents and other loved ones who have gone before. Then we will all gather around the throne and sing praises to our LORD and Savior who died that we might live forever with him. Jesus said, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And he who believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?" That's a promise I believe. Jesus is asking, "Do you?" I was told Uncle Fed did. For family to stay together for eternity, they must become a part of the family of our heavenly Father, the Almighty God, through belief and faith in HIS son Jesus the Christ. Myprayer is that as you consider your family ties and the passing of heritage and the members of our family that have passed on and that we still have with us. And that you would take the time to consider whether you are adopted into the family of God. Jesus said that HIS family is made up of those who do HIS Father's will. Being a part of HIS familyis the only thing that makes the earthly family of blood relatives work and make sense. Our family heritage in HIS blood assures us of everlasting, eternal life together with HIM. May God bless and keep you. And may HE make HIS face to shine upon you. |
Image of heritage home health care
heritage home health care Image 1
heritage home health care Image 2
heritage home health care Image 3
heritage home health care Image 4
heritage home health care Image 5
Related blog with heritage home health care
- gcjghana.blogspot.com/... with Esi, Bentil, Justine, Anastasia. One name came up: Axim Asomdwee Heritage Home (asomdwee is "peace" in Nzema) We voted unanimously, but have to consult James...
- beyondgdnleeds.wordpress.com/...ve been asked to highlight and will cover in more detail in the future: Healthy Living Network based in Leeds are today starting...
- tula-mama.blogspot.com/...financial standing; and well-paid jobs with benefits such as health care and a pension plan that will allow them to "retire with dignity." The 47-year-old...
- lindaandben.blogspot.com/...Our primary trip was to join the Mennonite Heritage Cruise, sailing from Odessa to Sevastopol...Kazakhstan in a church-attending Mennonite home, her knowledge of the Mennonite story in southern...
- catholicnew.blogspot.com/... Muslim. This way Kahlil can come home singing and praising Jesus instead...the nations have invaded your heritage; they have defiled your holy temple, have...
- mpetrelis.blogspot.com/...allow seniors to stay in their homes and communities with dignity... to support our troops. HEALTH CARE - Obviously, high medical costs...
- whispersintheloggia.blogspot.com/...from Universities, scientific institutions and schools to health care agencies and charitable organizations in the service of the ...
- catholic-caveman.blogspot.com/... shown little sign of rethinking, such as a plan to make health care more market-driven . "The good news is our ideas still work...
- catholic-caveman.blogspot.com/... equal to the life of a person with a home; (And vice-versa?) • the life of a poor person...tell that the the British or Canadian Socialist Health Care Systems... or DingleBarry Obama.) Obviously...
- newrightausnz.blogspot.com/...be a boon to nationalism, but it has also made nationalists stay at homes – preventing them from going out, mixing with other...
Heritage Home Health Care - Blog Homepage Results
HOME SPA Aromatherapy Products for Beauty and Health. Specially formulated for Moms and Baby care with aromatherapy effect from natural fresh herbs. Natural...
Related Video with heritage home health care
heritage home health care Video 1
heritage home health care Video 2
heritage home health care Video 3
0 개의 댓글:
댓글 쓰기