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July Challenge ACCEPTED!!!!! Here We Go

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Dear (Uncle) Bob and (Aunt) Linda.....I am very happy to be seeing you next week on your journey to Ireland for a golf outing.  Golf is one of the most frustrating aspects of our human existence, so Kudos to you for turning it into a hobby/leisure activity! 

At this stage of my life, I can call you Bob and Linda (LOL).   Bob, you are officially off the hook as my Godfather since I have managed to make it to adulthood (marginally)!

However, I always appreciate and respect your guidance and knowledge. During my birthday gathering in April, you mentioned many aspects of your life that I never knew previously.  I am hungry for more now. Your life experience is an amazing story and I have always been proud of you. I probably never stated this. So, when we meet again later this month, I am hopeful that we can spend some time expanding on your life. There are always so many things to discuss but I am eager to learn from your life experiences.  We are both the youngest children and I realize that your perspective is uniquely suited to my life as well. 

I also could not believe that we drive the same car...a rare car at that!!

Linda, your contributions to the family have been overlooked sometimes.  I am sorry for your recent losses in your family. Such tragic and unforeseeable loses. I also had no idea that John O'Donxxxxxx is your nephew.  After all of these years, yet another surprise!! 

I will plan to visit you more frequently in Florida.  Families need to communicate and see each other frequently. 

See you soon, much love to you both!!! Swing well and hit them straight!!!

This is my contribution to the July Challenge

Image generated by AI....not real depiction of the characters mentioned in the article ahahahahah

 

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Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Thank you for everything that you do Linda and we will always appreciate you throughout your journey!

Jul 03, 2024 11:57 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Staying in touch with family and other loved ones is so important! I agree!

Jul 04, 2024 05:13 AM
Patricia Feager
Flower Mound, TX

Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD - what a beautiful letter! May you be reunited with family again soon and learn more about. your roots. 

Jul 04, 2024 07:39 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Paddy- I love your twist on this month's challenge. I too have had the good fortune to learn from my parents, aunts, uncles and many others. I love that you are writing to share with them the legacy they've passed to you!!!

Jul 04, 2024 04:24 PM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Paddy,
Golf in Ireland? These are my kind of people!

What a wonderful letter to your Godparents. We're all glad you made it to adulthood. 

BTW: I don't see an image in your post.

Jul 05, 2024 09:41 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Paddy you got my attention with golfing in Ireland. I'm sure Bob and Linda will enjoy their good days and not such great days on the course.  Having conversations with fellow family members can be so rewarding (or not at times).  Either way they all lead somewhere.  Enjoy their company later this month.

Jul 05, 2024 05:33 PM
Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD

Anna....good times in Ireland doing anything - even golf LOL LOL

Jul 07, 2024 06:01 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Hello Paddy,  I feel the same way about golf.  I do enjoy being out on the course and driving the cart.  

No doubt you are enjoying your time and visiting with family this holiday weekend. 

 

Jul 06, 2024 04:35 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Hi Paddy! Love your letter to your Godparents - who will always be your Godparents because they absolutely LOVE having that title! As for golf - same here - absolutely not my thing either!

Great letter and entry into this month's challenge. There is no image in your post, just FYI!

Jul 10, 2024 08:55 PM
Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD

Debe, Thursday was the day with my Aunt and Uncle before their golf trip to Ireland...turned into 13 hours in Urgent care and the ER...Bob just didn't feel well so the day got away from me and he canceled the golf trip!!!!!!!!!

Jul 14, 2024 05:50 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Paddy - going back through submissions in this month's challenge reminded me that I previously saw but didn't comment.  As others have said, it is heartfelt and also a reminder that such correspondence is not limited to those younger, but communication is ongoing and always important.  

Jul 15, 2024 04:53 AM
Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD

Michael, I have made it a point to remain in contact with family.....it is one of the most important things we can do!!

Jul 16, 2024 12:54 PM
Eileen Burns 954.483.3912
Trans State Commercial Realty Inc. - Fort Lauderdale, FL
FLorida Real Estate Connector

Love your Godfather Letter and will be happy to hear how Uncle Bob is thrilled to see you took special time to write to him and Aunt Linda.

I hope Uncle Bob is feeling much better.  Golf can wait.  Your health takes precedence. 

You both share the need for speed zipping around the world in your Aston Martins.  What color?  British racing green with camel leather interior?  

Is Florida on your top five list to retire?  Perhaps we can all meet up in an Irish pub with traditional music.  Does Uncle Bob by chance play the Bodhran?

What part of Ireland?  My mother's family county Mayo Shan Valley and my father's Carlingford. 

Jul 18, 2024 08:51 AM
Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD

BRG is the ONLY Aston color . Although there is a lighter green that works too!! Camel interior is a requirement!!

I believe Linda will not allow Bob to play the bodhran LOL

I always loved Florida...I had a home in Orlando but I hated it so I sold it...to humid, too much traffic and the nearby water was swamps!!!! But it was somewhat near NASA so I tolerated it!!

My family...on both sides is largely from Cork. I do have relatives in Belfast as well. 

I will take you up on the pub offer!!!

Jul 18, 2024 10:19 AM