6/15/2019 Update: Life, “Such As It Is,” in Family Heritage

Monday, 6/10/2019

Mrs. Appalachian Irishman is the eldest of three sisters. On this date, my middle sister-in-law found Sun Drop in 12-ounce cans in 24-can sleeves at “Food Crappy!” They have “value every day,” according to their too-frequent commercials. The local IGA had been stocking them but quit despite my complaint. Okay, “Food Crappy” is the place to buy Sun Drop sodas again! I drink a Sun Drop about every other week. I now have two 24-can sleeves of Sun Drop soda! That should last me several months.

Tuesday, 6/11/2019

My paternal grandmother, Granny Ferrell, passed on to the next life on this date in 1971. This was six months and 21 days after her husband, Papaw Ferrell, passed away on 11/21/1970. I remembered.

Wednesday, 6/12/2019

The eldest daughter of my youngest brother and his wife became a teenager at age 13! They, all four, including their younger daughter, celebrated for a few days at the beach! That was good. They needed some family-time fun! By the way, the SOB is still not yet found. The 6/9/2019 article has the full story about the wreck.

I am the oldest of four brothers. Also on this day, my brother, closest to me in age, sustained an injury at home. He lived through it. As of this entry, he is still hospitalized, but he may be discharged to home tomorrow for Father’s Day. That will be good. I am thankful that he didn't have a more serious injury.

Sunday, 6/16/2019 (Tomorrow)

My maternal grandmother, Granny Wood, was born on 6/16/1901. One could not have had a better grandmother! On 8/12/1991, she joined Papaw Wood, who preceded her on 3/14/1983. I conducted Granny Wood's funeral and graveside services. Papaw Wood was born on 9/4/1901. I remember the family jokes about Papaw marrying an older woman! My mother and father were married on 9/3/1959, one day before Papaw turned 58.

Three years ago, on 6/16/2016, I took my first steps (3 only), using a rolling walker, after recovering well enough to do so. The “multi-trauma” injuries that I sustained were on Tuesday, 3/29/2016.

Last year, on 6/16/2018, Mrs. Appalachian Irishman and I purchased mulch and other items at a nearby mega store. I enjoyed using my slowly recovering right foot, right knee, and left shoulder to move and carry the mulch!

Tomorrow, June 16, 2019, is Father’s Day and the anniversary of Granny Wood's birth. If I have power in my body, you will see what I do tomorrow, with photographs included!