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From: Grandaddy
On: 7/6/25
 
Boys this has been a hectic dahI planted in your outdoor space years ago. It was getting too close to the house. The week has not been a good one either. I mistakenly clicked on an icon which reset my computer and lost a series of saved apps. Lucky still have my Google browser although it no longer has the flexibility it once provided and if I update it everything in it will be lost.Ww had a quiet Friday which was the 2050th anniversary of the establishment of the USA. Things are going well forUSA as we had several illegal immigrants let in the country over the last four years and the new president is being heavy handed to address their problems he inherited. Nana is taking a nap and needs one. she has had a busy week and I would not be writing this without her help with the computer. No rain today but that will change with raub expected every day next week. We need the comforting warmth that you two always gave us in such times. We will always love you. Grandaddy.
From: Htanddady
On: 6/28/25
 
Fellows, this week has been quieter than usual.  We attended Church on the live streaming TV Sunday, Monday we attended choesand , and walked omPG. We repeated that on Tuesday and exhausted ourselves by walking too early after the previous day. Wednesday we attended my AHS class of 1950 luncheon in Asheboro. Thursday the cleaning lady came and stayed all day! Feiday we deakt wutg our personal hobbies. I Didn't get much done on my biological tree.  All during the week nana has been helping the sister of our friend who just completed her time on earth.  Wehave had three mice and managed to catch two of them and the third ran out the garage door with some gentle poking.  How we are OK for a while on dat score. A skunk was in the back yard one day and you two would have to bee in the house to save all of us some problems.  We miss you and will always love you both. Granddady
From: Granddaddy
On: 6/21/25
 
Boys Summer has arrived with a series of extremely hot days projected for the next few days.High humidity and rain has already made going out tside for any period of time uncomfortable and unhealthy. Nana has been driving us over to Pleasant garden so we can walk on an indoor track of the church. It can sometimes be busy and it takes longer to do a mile and when we get back in the car it is nearly qoo F. It will be higher than that next week. Still we need the exercise as I am having difficulty walking. I fell in front of the Piedmont Drugstore and was fortunate enough to catch myself and get back up with no injury. My eyes are also in worse qhch makes virtually everything affected. I spend more time working on the computer tryin to operate it than I do eneratin any usable results. prepared. Y are sorely missed when cold wet weather, hot humid days and frustrating days is overwhelming. You two always mde bad things better. Grandasddy will be wirh you soon. We love you.
From: grand day
On: 6/14/25
 
Fellows, Nana is spending as much time as possible with two friends in the Hospice facility in Greensboro asoneer sister has been admitted for her last days. I paid my resorts to both after I completed my retina MD on Friday. I will see my other eye MD in six months. While there had been some small damage since my last visit I did not have to have an eye injection although he thought it may be necessary on my follower in 6 months. I also saw my heart MD this week and all seemed to be OK, Nana goes to the dentist Monday and I hope the only Md visit is next week. the weather remains its severity with storms aroos rhr fffountry. My eye problems are some servers that it takes me a very long time to work the computer for the simpliests of task. Genealogy is takes me too much time althoughI love it as a hobby. I expect to see you soon so please remember that Granddady misses you, Grandaddy
From: Grandaddy
On: 6/7/25
 
e Boys. We have had a very chaotic week. Several things from the death of a relative there have been two other funeral services that we could not as well as a close neighbor is in was moved to a hospice. The house has been cleaned inside and out. I have three medical checkup visits scheduled for next week. There is more but I have shared too much already. In times like this make your physical asence very difficult for us but we trust that you are watching over us along with our angles. I hope the next update will be a little more cheerful. We love you both and those four legged companions that precedes you. My best memories include all. Grandaddy
From: Granddady
On: 5/31/25
 
Boys, a mother routine week for us with one exception. We have finally been able to return to weekly walks at the Pleasant Garden church. On Thursday I wore my self out completing ta mile without a brother or a drink of water. Came home and the ate food which turned out to a mistake. I had to goto bed about 5PM and did not get up to stay until 10 AM. I felt much better did my chores as usual; however, Nana considered me still ill and canceled attending a funeral service with Brian. We have had rain every day of the week so nothing has been done outside. Murphy would not want to go out and Harper would not want come in. Times like this we love and miss you two more than usual. I certainly could have used your d your warmth and support on my bad day. We love you then and always will. Granddaddy
From: Granddaddy
On: 5/24/25
 
s had plans to vote this week for working on my genealogy' however day would bring things that had to be done instead so I ended the week pleased about what was accomplished and even more determined to spend every moment possible on that chore. This is a 3 day weekend for the country so most people have family oriented visits scheduled. We are pretty well up to date on that issue so we have opted for a quiet 4 days. We did finally get to the indoor track at the Baptist Church in Pleasant Garden and managed a couple of days to walk one mile. I hope we can do the same next week. lee was over this week and we managed to get some tree work done. I still want to cut down the tree i had planted in the area which belonged to youtwo. We seldom have a visitor with an hour or two for that possibility dog but one shows up we will not allow them in your house so they stay there for the short time their arnts re visitingmeantime remember that Nana and I love you and always will. Grandaddy
From: Granddaddy
On: 5/17/25
 
Gentle companions, Except for so many touch ups the encapsulation of the crawl space is considered complete. I must wait for a couple of days without rain to do that as well as cut up and remove a small branch which has fallen from a larger tree. This siege of rainstorms and tornadoes has thrown a keen interest in the weather all over the US. Nana was pleased to get good results on her cancer follow up visit to Chapel Hill. She goes back again on schedule and if it still looks OK she will be released. A visit to her eye specialist also went well and she goes back in a year for a follow up visit. As I tried to say last week she will be without me sooner rather than later and I'm trying to get as much done in her house so she is not saddled with problems I should have fixed. I have so much to do and so little time to do it, We find ourselves talking about you two every day. We love you so and that love extends through the veil. o will be with you soon and we will love Granddaddy
From: Granaddy
On: 5/10/25
 
Boys, we have had a busy week as in addition to our usual activities we have had the crawl space under the house sealed and a large dehumidifier installed. Grandaddy is moving diligently to have everything up to date for Nana when comes to live with and his family members ou in Heaven Tomorrow is Mothers day and Nana gets sad without you two being with her but does know that you are present even if she can not hold you, We are meeting Nana's daughter Liasa, Calab, Brian and mary for lunch tomorrow to celebrate the day. I went through six or seven boxes of photos, in which you two were well represented for photos of her years with the three of us. to remind her of the times when all were young. All are adults atoday. Her son Brian and his partner Crol will celebrate the day later.We love and miss you. Grandaddy
From: Granaddy
On: 5/10/25
 
Boys, we have had a busy week as in addition to our usual activities we have had the crawl space under the house sealed and a large dehumidifier installed. Grandaddy is moving diligently to have everything up to date for Nana when comes to live with and his family members ou in Heaven Tomorrow is Mothers day and Nana gets sad without you two being with her but does know that you are present even if she can not hold you, We are meeting Nana's daughter Liasa, Calab, Brian and mary for lunch tomorrow to celebrate the day. I went through six or seven boxes of photos, in which you two were well represented for photos of her years with the three of us. to remind her of the times when all were young. All are adults atoday. Her son Brian and his partner Crol will celebrate the day later.We love and miss you. Grandaddy
From: Grandaddy
On: 5/3/25
 
Gentle companions, This has been a typical wee​..​, we did come to one long postponed decision to have the crawl space of our home sealed in the latest protective products available. They are scheduled to start monday. ​Iit uis an expensive proposition so I hope there will be no high cost unanticipated discovery during the process which take 4 days if it goes smoothly. if I am late next week it will, I trust, be because I have a breakdown in computer connections Nana is scheduled for a day visiting medical professions are her cancer surgery. I pray it will be another routine visit with no new issues appearing. She may have to go alone because her support driver has a real possibility of not being able to go with her. The weather is still extreme and many storms are apt too hit us as it has across the US. It is the time of year which we 3 always cherished because it meant trail walks, new discoveries and new friends to meet. We love you. Grandaddy
From: Grandaddy
On: 4/28/25
 
​Dear companions, I am late this week. Saturday we went to a 87th birthday party for a cousin your uncle Ed rde with is. It was outside and everyone enjoyed it and saw each other again. Nana drove us there​. ​She helped me get around managed , along with others,to keep me from falling. I have balance problems every day but some or the worst and I need help. Sunday we attended church. as usual via live streaming on out TV, and spent the day catching up on the news which pretty much reports one disaster after the other. I believe the You two, Nana and I lived together in much better times. Spring is here, the trees are beautiful and I try to take note of everything these days because my time on earth can not last much longer. My happy memories of the good times we four enjoyed at home and other places, particularly the beach,are my among favorite memories. Nana and I are apt to remember a particular event with you two almost every day and we always feel your presence Granddaddy
From: Grandaddy
On: 4/19/25
 
Boys, we have had a busy week and slept late this AM. We were introduced to Brian 's new dog Cleo. She needed a new home and was welcomed. She enjoyed being out in your fenced in sp although she did try to get into the garage through your doorway. Milo did not try that when he was here, You will note that Nana does not let other four legged companions into your home although they are welcome to visit as long as they stay outside. Milo loved chasing a ball in your backyard when he was here. We went to Burlington yesterday to donate some clothes to the Hospice thrift store. We ate at Harbor Inn while there. We are doing alright medically although as you will remember we have some serious issues which require visits to Medical Professionals all too often. We are also very concerned about the features of our country and how our descendants will deal with whatever happens in the next few years. We were fortunate to live will always cherish you and our other companions. Grandaddy
From: Grandaddy
On: 4/12/25
 
Fellows,I hvehad a terrible dy working on gemology. I had made a great deal of excellent sessions over the lst couple of dys and this morning i accidentally deleter all the good work. i must admit that i ws rushed and read to toss my computer in the trash! Still it was me not the computer so i now have totke a couple of days off and staart torebuild. Yesterday i had an injection to minimize the lose of bon density. We have had a good deal of rain since last weekend but onemew shurbs planted last year did not make it durinhg the draught. Iwatered but still lost. Nana gerrs a dental post inserted on Monday. ihopeit goes well s i have had severalovertheyears. We just had two cold days but the sprinh is supossed to be back tomorrow. Our grass iis green, thetrees are buding and the dogwood trees are lovely. The threeof us would be out and about next week if we were together. Sme are hard because we often had fantastic days. I will wit you soon. GoDaddy
From: Grandaddy
On: 4/5/25
 
e Boys, We have a quiet week. I saw my MH medical professionals and twas told I was doing well with that. The cleaning lady came and we have a very clean home. Nana had lunch with Judy and did a little shopping yesterday. Today she is having her hair groomed. Harper you Nana is like you in that she wants to look good so she behaves when she needs grooming, I am more like Murphy and will be groomepmly if pushed into it! Our neighbor Ganal is having severe health problems and is in and out of the hospital every week. We pray for her help as we are needed.Her sister Doris is her major supporter. Murphy, you usually checked out her place when you took one of your single walkabouts. Lee and Carla have visited a couple of times with their dog Milo and he enjoys chasing a ball in your backyard; however h He is not allowed in your house Brian and Carol have a new dog and she will also not be allowed in your house. We love you/ Grandaddy
From: Grandaddy
On: 3/30/25
 
Fellows, another busy week. Had my physical on Monday and everything looked OK except I needed to get more walking time. Weather must do errands conflicts, and all the medical risks involved simply has not permitted indoor walking at Pleasant Garden Church track which usually has many people walking during available hours the track is open. All that should change as spring develops. Sure hope so! I have also had some stomach problems that kept me up most of last night.Nana is doing well and actually has lunch out Friday. We attended my AHS reunion lunch in Asheboro with9 people present. We stopped at my cousin's home to pick up some guns he had cleaned. Had a great visit.I think of you two every time I look out or go out because this time of year we began our rides, walks and outdoor activities after winter. Great times. We love you. Granddaddy
From: Grandaddy
On: 3/22/25
 
her dog has visited.  Her dog Milo enjoyed chasing a ball all over your back yard.  He stayed in your enclosures area while we went to lunch.  He is a well trained Boxer Still I suspect Murphy would have insisted on taking his ball. enjoyed our time together.Nana discussed tgw say you two saw a dog across the road and took chasing him across our busy torad , through a muddy garden which has just been blowed and with a rain was very muddy on down the houses until we finally got you to stop and ad we put leases on you and came home wet and muddy.  We made you stay in your area of the garage while we ate and then we cleaned you up so you could come in the house. You two enjoyed the ev3nt except for the waiting at the en d.   I Will see you soon.  We  love  you. Gransday
From: Grandaddy
On: 3/16/25
 
Fellowes sorry I haven;t felt well for several days. I Have slept a lot and changed my diet and am feeling much better yesterday and today. I spent most of yesterday trying to catch up on routine things and today is Sunday so I Haven't Taken too much on. Nana is feeling well and has a follow up dentist appointment tomorrow to check on how she is howsheisdoing with some rect orl procedure. A severe storm was possible today and apparently we missed most of it as we had some heavy rain and the wind is at risk but as far as I know no one around here had a problem.The plants are beginning to show signs of spring although more cold weather for the next 36 days is a distinct possibility. On these cold days I spent a lot of time remembering the times we had such weather. All my memories of our time together are precious to me. We love you, Granddaddy
From: Grandaddy
On: 3/1/25
 
Bys the weather does not seem able to make up its mind this year as it shifts from deep winter to spring-like status every couple of days, People are becoming sic for various reasons associated with such conditions. Nana, the nation, indeed the world is bent by our president's excesses on any governing system one could name routinely performs. My love for history made it easy to predict what he was doing and the potential damage it could do to our country internally and to the world . So far nothing he has done surprises me although Nana is mesmerized by his actions and styles glued to each misstep and the surrounding hu bub. This weather does offer times when we three would be outside checking foot and enjoying every discovery of a change since we last curved the dam area. I revisit those days often We love you. I will see you soon, Grandy
From: Grandaddy
On: 2/22/25
 
It snowed a couple of inches this week. We were prepared so it was not a problem. I want to Shawe with you: Daily I pray that all my four-legged companions through the years forgave me for problems I created for them and knew I loved them. I clearly remember Queenie, Calvin, Sam, Harper and Murphy. I loved them all. I pray my precious memories of them will forever be with me. Thy will be done. We love you. I will see you soon, Grandy

 
 
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