
Jimmy's Memorial
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Living at home with my Mom and Dad for the last 18 months has been the greatest gift. To wake up everyday with them. Dad would say “Good morning sweet cakes” with coffee made for Mom and I. We’d sit and talk about our weird dreams and plans for the day. He was always helping me. Always. I still feel him helping me through this, with an abundance of love and memories and that overcome the event of his sudden passing on Leap Year, 2020.
To the family and friends who have been reaching out to offer anything they can, we sincerely appreciate you. We have more than enough food in the house. Given the situation with the Coranavirus in Washington at this time, we think it best to limit the amount of visitors... As much as we could use the hugs. We love you all, and hearing your kind words and memories is truly a comfort.
Our needs at this time are ambiguous and detailed, as we process this. The income to cover expenses is being cut with losing Dad’s VA disability. He had a small life insurance policy, but it is going to take 45 - 60 days for them to do an investigation, to determine if he had pre-existing conditions. I the meantime there are funeral costs, unfinished construction projects, and a mortgage to cover. We don’t know the cost of it all. It feels like everything is upside down right now. I know Dad would say, “Think of this as an adventure.”
Dad really loved parties. He had just finished covering the pack porch and was excited to have family and friends over for margaritas and swimming this summer. He’d say, “Can’t you just see everyone out here having good time?” The last time I saw him that day, he was out on that porch looking out at the trees. It’s hard to believe he is gone. I feel him everywhere. We plan on having a Celebration of Life party in a few months.
We realize that many of you are not in a position to donate. Sharing your love, memories and stories about my Dad --Jimmy-- is so so appreciated, and lasts forever. Let’s keep his fire burning.
Much love,
Erin
To the family and friends who have been reaching out to offer anything they can, we sincerely appreciate you. We have more than enough food in the house. Given the situation with the Coranavirus in Washington at this time, we think it best to limit the amount of visitors... As much as we could use the hugs. We love you all, and hearing your kind words and memories is truly a comfort.
Our needs at this time are ambiguous and detailed, as we process this. The income to cover expenses is being cut with losing Dad’s VA disability. He had a small life insurance policy, but it is going to take 45 - 60 days for them to do an investigation, to determine if he had pre-existing conditions. I the meantime there are funeral costs, unfinished construction projects, and a mortgage to cover. We don’t know the cost of it all. It feels like everything is upside down right now. I know Dad would say, “Think of this as an adventure.”
Dad really loved parties. He had just finished covering the pack porch and was excited to have family and friends over for margaritas and swimming this summer. He’d say, “Can’t you just see everyone out here having good time?” The last time I saw him that day, he was out on that porch looking out at the trees. It’s hard to believe he is gone. I feel him everywhere. We plan on having a Celebration of Life party in a few months.
We realize that many of you are not in a position to donate. Sharing your love, memories and stories about my Dad --Jimmy-- is so so appreciated, and lasts forever. Let’s keep his fire burning.
Much love,
Erin
Organizer
Erin Adkisson
Organizer
Portland, OR