Tuesdays With Pappo
MR. BACKUP PLAN DOESN'T HAVE A BACKUP PLAN
I grew up hearing Pappo constantly asking us kids, "What's your backup plan?". It was as much a common saying by him as "You Can't Hurt Steel" as he tightened his gut, or "You Can't Fix Stupid" with a sly grin on his face.
But lately, life has gotten hard for my 97-1/2 year old Pappo.
"Steel" has taken a few unexpected falls.....
His memory is failing him for the first time which is making him feel "not-as-bright" as he once was....
And as for the "Back-up Plan"...well.....he doesn't have one.
My sister and I have placed a Life Alert around his wrist.....moved his cell charging cord to the "safe" side of the bed....and hired a sweet lady named Teresa to help him a few hours each day with the things he doesn't have a backup plan for.
But as the years, weeks, minutes tick by on the life of Pappo, he is discovering that the "Backup Plan" he has always preached to us about is.....
......do as much good in this life as you can
......make sure you know where you'll go once your last breath is breathed
......and its okay not to be strong as steel or remember every detail of your life. It's simply okay.
Just never stop smiling.....even when the roads gets tough.
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11 comments:
D.w. Osburn
Hey Liz,
I always appreciate your post. They have helped me navigate my own grief after losing my wife Beth. We were the OG Elizabeth and Wayne. ;~) Your Dad was such a great friend to my Dad. I have tremendous admiration and respect for him. I will be praying for him. I have dozens of family members who are laid to rest in the same place as your Mom, Great-Grandparents and Great-Great grandparents on both sides of the road. I find it peaceful out there for some reason. Tell your Dad I said hello. God bless you!
Love in Christ,
Wayne O.
Your dad is a very WISE Pappo
Sometimes a SMILE is Stronger than Steel ❣️❣️❣️
It gets you through the hard times in life . We can SMILE because we know CHRIST 🙏💕
Oh Pappo! He is very wise! I love his heart and his words of wisdom!
What a wonderful story hope it all gets better but I know it’s time goes along. It gets even tougher regards, John. 
A great man!
What a wonderful post!
He was wise and taught you well!
Sweet friend-What wonderful memories you have of your times with Pappo and he with you.How lucky are you to have him so long. My prayers are for Pappo to have many more Tuesday?🙏🏻
Cherie Kranz Brown
Jim is a good man, and has a great sense of humor and wonderful advice ❤️🙏 He's truly blessed to have walked this earth for 97 1/2 yrs! God bless him always.
I feel for you. The process is so challenging & can be difficult but also holds much beauty. He sounds like such a great, well-loved man & has no doubt what lays ahead. Continue to cherish him & keep creating memories.
So well said, Liz
How and what you write always make me smile! Praying for your Pappo
Well that about says it all.
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