my dad
Posted by Sherry on June 21, 2009
After my dad’s memorial service 13 years ago, we all gathered at my nephew’s house in Jacksonville, Florida, and over banana splits made a long list of “Carl Nill-isms”—characteristics and peculiarities that defined him. You can be sure we laughed a lot that night. It was a fitting farewell to our patriarch.
This picture reminds me to add one more. It was not uncommon to see him in his business clothes “washing” his car with a restaurant paper napkin that he couldn’t bear to waste.Â
I’m glad we don’t have to limit our parental honor and remembrances to two days a year. But I also don’t want to miss the chance to express appreciation for my dad, even if he isn’t around to hear it.
Oh the memories that the picture bring sto mind . What a wonderful man to tell the world about Jesus it didn’t matter where you were or who you were ithe would tell about Jesus.He was a joy to be around.
Great story. But you had me at the picture of a ’55(?) Buick. Sweet looking car!
We were just talking about Grandpa Nill today…How he never missed the opportunity to tell other peple about Jesus. What a heart he had for evangelism.
I LOVE this photo! I do wish we had all known each other much earlier in life!