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Jul 10, 2023Liked by Janette Barnard

Integrity....kindness.......never greed driven....

Passion......tenacity......optomisim........

Faith in God.....and obedience to that faith....

"The beginning of wisdom is to fear the lord"

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Jul 11, 2023Liked by Janette Barnard

Really great article. The distillation of wisdom is hard to do well and you really captured something here so that we all benefit from the experience and wisdom of your grandad. Thanks for sharing.

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Jul 10, 2023Liked by Janette Barnard

How blessed we are to have such amazing shoulders in our family to stand on! I am certain that he has the heavenly fishing rods ready and is patiently waiting for Nina to join him soon.

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Jul 10, 2023Liked by Janette Barnard

What a great way to remember family!

Blessings to your family!

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Jul 10, 2023Liked by Janette Barnard

Thank you for writing and sharing Janette. What an incredible human, your Papa.

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Jul 10, 2023Liked by Janette Barnard

God Bless you and your family Janette and thanks so much for sharing your Papa with us!

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Well done, good and faithful servant.

"May the faithful departed,

through the Mercy of God,

rest in Peace and rise in Glory."

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Jul 10, 2023Liked by Janette Barnard

Janette, what a moving, insight-filled tribute to your Papa. You are your grandparent's living legacy. Keep on making them proud every day!

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Great insights. Sorry for your loss. Thanks for sharing.

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Farming is such a simple act of trust in God’s goodness, yet filled with complexity. He seemed to get that. Great life

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WOW what testament to your Grandfather . Thank you for sharing

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