Undefeated

Here are just a few of my father’s books and also his medals, certificates, and awards. This is all from the last 20 years of his life, so from after the big life change I described in the previous post.

This is to say, it’s never too late to remake your life. You are never defeated until you decide you are defeated.

P.S. The shot of vodka with a piece of black bread across it is a cultural tradition. My father didn’t drink vodka.

7 responses to “Undefeated”

  1. David Gendron Avatar
    David Gendron

    Yeah, I feel you on this: I will lose my own father this Friday afternoon. (83 years old)

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    1. Clarissa Avatar

      I’m so sorry, David! What’s going on? Is he at the hospital?

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      1. David Gendron Avatar
        David Gendron

        Yes, since Sunday afternoon officially for a mild broken hip, but he has too much other problems since too long, so he’s going to end it. My relationship with him is nowhere near yours with your father: my main mission this week is to support my mother.

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        1. Clarissa Avatar

          This is so sad. I’m very sorry this is happening. Stay strong for your mother, ok?

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          1. David Gendron Avatar
            David Gendron

            No problem with that: I will stay strong for her. We are so close that this is naturally the thing to do. We knew since months that this will be coming, so this is not a real surprise for us.

            And we transfer a shitload of money from the joint account.😉

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            1. cliff arroyo Avatar

              “not a real surprise for us”

              Knowing ahead of time doesn’t necessarily make it easier when it happens…. All the best for you and your family at this difficult time.

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  2. David Gendron Avatar
    David Gendron

    Yes, since Sunday afternoon officially for a mild broken hip, but he has too much other problems since too long, so he’s going to end it. My relationship with him is nowhere near yours with your father: my main mission this week is to support my mother.

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