Family memories

Girls

A few days ago, your mom got news that her cousin Paul Hoalt had passed away unexpectedly. That was sad news to hear. Paul was such a fun-loving, nice guy. We knew him to always be in a good mood, laughing about whatever was happening at the time. Always kind. Always willing to help in any way. 

He was at mamaw’s funeral a few months ago and his last words to us was about seeing us at the next fish fry this fall. 

You see, every October Paul hosted a fish fry at his house in the country. He spent all spring and summer catching fish and freezing them, and then had all the family over to fry them up. Everyone else’s job was to bring some side dishes and eat up the fish. It was his way of keeping the Hoalt family reunion going. 

I’m sure you girls remember when we used to drive to Vincennes and meet at the park for mamaw’s Hoalt family reunion and the many, many people who were there. Mom’s uncles, aunts and many cousins along with new little kids and babies and lots and lots of food, horseshoes, baseball, talking and more talking and swings to swing in and slides to slide on. 

The fish fries at Paul’s house were equally well attended. It was a chance to catch up with everyone again if you hadn’t seen them since last year. 

I miss those old reunions in the park. And I will miss the fish fries at Paul’s house. I hope Paul’s brothers will find a way to keep the fish fry going. It would be a good way to honor Paul...and to keep those old comfortable memories going.

 

REMEMBER: If you don't take time to thank God for the good things, please don't blame Him for the bad things. 

Be talkin’ to ya.
Dad