One of my earliest fishing memories was fishing with my dad down by Missouri river. I can remember setting up camp, more or less, with coolers full of beverages and sack lunches, and a big orange can of OFF Bug Spray. We would pack all the supplies we needed for that long day of fishing into the back of my dads truck, and away we would go.
Unfortunately I also remember getting board, as young children sometimes do, after a couple of hours of fishing. This would of course would lead to my brother and I looking for other forms of entertainment during our day long trips. One of our Entertainment actives would be to explore the shore line to see what treasures we could find. We would find all sorts of interesting treasures along the shore line back then. Each of these treasures being priceless in our minds. We would bring back everything from fishing tackle to 5 cent soda bottles to return to the supermarket for the deposit. We could end up with .50 cents worth of bottles if we were having a good day. We did not care, they were all treasures to us back then.
But what I did not realize then, but after looking back now, was my dad was allowing me to create a different form treasure. This treasure is one I will be able to value for the rest of my life. TREASURED MEMORIES. My treasured memories will last longer then any tackle found on the shore, and of course, will last longer then the candy I probably bought from the store. The memories my Dad helped me to create are going to be Memories that will forever stay in my heart.
But what I did not realize then, but after looking back now, was my dad was allowing me to create a different form treasure. This treasure is one I will be able to value for the rest of my life. TREASURED MEMORIES. My treasured memories will last longer then any tackle found on the shore, and of course, will last longer then the candy I probably bought from the store. The memories my Dad helped me to create are going to be Memories that will forever stay in my heart.
My father has passed away now, But it's
these memories I get to keep in my heart for ever. I have two Daughters and three grandchildren now, and it my turn to make treasured memories for them. To some people this may seem like a impossible task, but to me it's not. How do I know I can do it, because of the wonderful example I had in my father.
I know that someday I will leave this world, but before I go it is my turn to create as many TREASURES possible for my family. It is my plan to leave a treasure chest full of treasure.
these memories I get to keep in my heart for ever. I have two Daughters and three grandchildren now, and it my turn to make treasured memories for them. To some people this may seem like a impossible task, but to me it's not. How do I know I can do it, because of the wonderful example I had in my father.
I know that someday I will leave this world, but before I go it is my turn to create as many TREASURES possible for my family. It is my plan to leave a treasure chest full of treasure.
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY TO ALL FATHERS.
Joe Gabriel
My Dad and I quite some time ago. My Dad (Rick Sr.) on the Right I am on the Left. The Fire extinguisher was standard BBQ equipment. It was the running joke that my dad cooked everything Cajun style.
My Youngest Daughter Kourtney and I Fathers day 2 years ago. Kourtney is the one who bought me my kayak, and LOVES to go fishing with me.
My Youngest Daughter Kourtney and I Fathers day 2 years ago. Kourtney is the one who bought me my kayak, and LOVES to go fishing with me.
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