In 2018, five years after my father's death, I compiled and arranged his writings and artwork in this book. My initial goal was to make a catalogue of his artworks so that his grandchildren could choose some paintings, most of which I house in my studio. I've got some hanging, but would certainly prefer the rest to come out of their cubby to be displayed and enjoyed. But then I found his Army narrative, church sermons and life stories that he'd not quite completed before Alzheimer's took it's toll, and I knew the project had to be so much more. It was a wonderful journey for me and is always rewarding when the clan asks me questions or periodically refer to the things he'd shared. Maybe someday, I'll tell my mom's story.
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