Thank you for your kind replies. On a whole, you all probably knew Pat better then I did. But that's a long story. Reading this thread gives me vivid insite to him that is so important to me. Eventually, I'll show it to Aidyn and she'll see how special her Grandpa Pat was, aside from the personal stories I could tell her. I remember visiting Pat and Barb in the fall of 1991 and having a long debate with Pat about the merits of CD's vs. vinyl. I was young and thought I knew it all, but you all know who was really right! Over the years he had many passions, but along side everyone of them was his deep appreciation for music.
Pat and I didn't have enough time. Since I am a cancer survivor (Hodgkins Lymphoma stage 2b ten years ago), he suffered through my darkest fear, a recurrance. And he did it with grace and peace and good humor. His death was sad and unfair and humbling. We should all be able to go with dignity.
Pat may be gone, but Barb is a such a special person and I'm glad we've remained friends. I'm hoping she comes to visit us in Sioux Falls in the spring or summer, after we've thawed out a little. It's cold here today! I know Aidyn will be lucky to get to spend more time with Grandma Barb!
Thanks again for your kind words. Please feel free to share stories about Pat with me. I'd love to hear more about him from people who really treasured him as a person and as a audio resource. Thanks.
Kirsten
Pat and I didn't have enough time. Since I am a cancer survivor (Hodgkins Lymphoma stage 2b ten years ago), he suffered through my darkest fear, a recurrance. And he did it with grace and peace and good humor. His death was sad and unfair and humbling. We should all be able to go with dignity.
Pat may be gone, but Barb is a such a special person and I'm glad we've remained friends. I'm hoping she comes to visit us in Sioux Falls in the spring or summer, after we've thawed out a little. It's cold here today! I know Aidyn will be lucky to get to spend more time with Grandma Barb!
Thanks again for your kind words. Please feel free to share stories about Pat with me. I'd love to hear more about him from people who really treasured him as a person and as a audio resource. Thanks.
Kirsten