The summer of 2005 marked several events, but one of the most memorable was captured in this picture. My Godfather Robin (Red) Lambert is a very passionate man. He taught me a great deal about my faith. In the mornings when I served daily mass, Red would always be the one to come and pick me up. We would drive together to mass and he would talk to me about the popes and saints of times gone by. He encouraged me to read about my faith and to be strong in my beliefs.
I hope that one day, maybe in Heaven, Red and I can relive those early morning drives to mass. It makes me so sad to think that Red isn't able to remember those moments now, as he slowly lives out his days at the care home he lives at. Even though Red doesn't have access to those memories now, I know that it gave Red great pleasure to see me grow up and start a family of my own. I remember specifically that every time I told Red that we were going to have another baby, he would stand up in pride and enthusiastically shake my hand.
Before I ramble on too much I would like to get back to the point of this post. This was one of the last summers that Red was fully 'with us.' I can remember him reciting some Robert Service, but most of all I remember him playing his violin for us boys. Blaise, my Dad and I all sat around the picnic bench not thinking much of the significance of this moment, but this moment means a great deal to me now.
God Bless you Red.
What a touching story. Red will be missed dearly at the clark house-hold. God bless indeed.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful story Shaun! Nan was telling me this morning that she had a cry when she read this.
ReplyDeleteI remember Red sharing a visit with me and my Mathew at your mom and dad's place. We shared our adoption story and Red shared his. Red was adopted and never met his birth mother. He was so happy Matt and I were reunited and said how wonderful it was to share in our lives.
Many wonderful memories of Red and Mary!!
Auntie H.