June 16 - Day 12...Father's Day! My return to Red Oak became surprisingly emotional on Friday morning while preparing my gear on the bike for the final leg into Iowa. Why, you ask? I had decided to plug my Mp3 player into my ears and listen to a directory that I've titled 'Dad Songs'. This directory was created within weeks of the death of my father Richard Ray Williams on September fifth 2010. Songs include 'Love Me' by JJ Keller, 'Always' by the Newsboys and 'You Don't Know Me Anymore' by Mark Schultz. I may add some of the lyrics to the end of this particular blog.
Father's Day included a ride with uncle Ron. We journeyed to the 'huge' Red Oak cemetery, and went over to the plots in which Ron and Joann will be laid to rest. It was here that I decided to place some of my father's ashes. My dad and his 'kid' brother Ron were quite the friends throughout life. I couldn't think of a better place. Before spreading the ashes we recalled some memories that both of us had of dad. The decision to bring the ashes, where to place them, the memories, it all seems like the right thing to do. Someday I will travel again to 'Lago de Chapala' and there conclude the spreading of his ashes. The significance...nothing more than honoring my dad, even though in and of himself he was not a man of honor. To me though Ephesians 6 says to "Honor you father and mother". What it does not say...honor them when they'll living beautifully for the Lord. It just says, "Honor them!"
Rick & Kerry at CWS
My Great-Grandfathers Burial Site
From here we went over to 'Viking Lake' where Ron had been camp host and Park Ranger. He shared many good memories of those years and met a couple old friends.
Now That's Life...
Late afternoon Cheryl made a wonderful Father's Day meal, we chatted and enjoyed conversation like we had done so only a week prior. It feels so very right to have family this close:) Shortly I will get prepared to head off to the College World Series, where the first game that we watch happen to be our own Oregon State Beavers. Go Beavs!!!
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June 16 - Day 12...Father's Day! My return to Red Oak became surprisingly emotional on Friday morning while preparing my gear on the bike for the final leg into Iowa. Why, you ask? I had decided to plug my Mp3 player into my ears and listen to a directory that I've titled 'Dad Songs'. This directory was created within weeks of the death of my father Richard Ray Williams on September fifth 2010. Songs include 'Love Me' by JJ Keller, 'Always' by the Newsboys and 'You Don't Know Me Anymore' by Mark Schultz. I may add some of the lyrics to the end of this particular blog..JPG)
Father's Day included a ride with uncle Ron. We journeyed to the 'huge' Red Oak cemetery, and went over to the plots in which Ron and Joann will be laid to rest. It was here that I decided to place some of my father's ashes. My dad and his 'kid' brother Ron were quite the friends throughout life. I couldn't think of a better place. Before spreading the ashes we recalled some memories that both of us had of dad. The decision to bring the ashes, where to place them, the memories, it all seems like the right thing to do. Someday I will travel again to 'Lago de Chapala' and there conclude the spreading of his ashes. The significance...nothing more than honoring my dad, even though in and of himself he was not a man of honor. To me though Ephesians 6 says to "Honor you father and mother". What it does not say...honor them when they'll living beautifully for the Lord. It just says, "Honor them!"
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