Dad went to work on a hay baler for Mr. Ballard and one day Mr. Ballard said "Thead .I have to go home early - you can go home in the truck." Well Dad wouldn't tell him that he didn't drive so when it was time to quit he walked about a mile to Uncle Elmer & Aunt Ruths house and got Uncle Elmer to go get the truck started & when he got it in the right gear for dad -he jumped off of the running board & Dad herded the truck home--next morning Mom did the same thing and he got back to the hay baler and I don't guess that Mr. Ballard ever knew that Dad couldn't drive.
Dad had a beautiful deep bass voice and enjoyed singing. He put nick names on all of his children Marie was -Reecie--Mozelle-Shockie--Lavoice--Peepsie--E.L.-boodie--Foster-Tot--and he called Jan-Janie. When Jan was born and was down syndrone the Dr. told them that her life span would be 8--10 years and that he suggested putting her in a State home ( many did ) Dad sat there a few minutes then said "Thank you Dr. but Jan will live at home and be loved and treated just like our other five." and thats the way it was with him--family and his love for family came first. Jan lived to be 38 yrs.old and had a quality life- could oil paint beautifully- play the organ and was a loyal Steer football fan-she went to all pep rallies and football games. the team honored her one year by presenting her a football jacket. She was such a blessing to everyone1
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