27 Aug 2009, Posted by Cat in News, 15 Comments. Tagged dad, life
Dad’s in the paper again
In this article he describes himself as a ‘stubborn old bugger’. Not gonna get an argument out of me.
"After months in hospital, his drawing finger is still not as flexible, two of his toes may have to be amputated and his left eye is a little misshapen, but Sparks is back to doing what he loves best – sketching what he sees around him.
His small sketchpad is full of hospital scenes and fellow patients.
“It’s a miracle he’s got this far,” said Betty, his wife of 49 years.
Scars on his head and face have also healed and much of Sparks’ sharp intellect has returned.
“I have good reason to be bitter but it is an emotion you can’t possibly live with,” he said of the June 2 attack at his home."
15 Comments
August 27, 2009 2:06 am
lauragoodin
Your dad. So fully rocks. So does your mom. In fact, clearly rockitude runs in your family, from both sides. Explains plenty.
August 27 2009 02:07 am
Cat @
They made em tough back in the olden days...
August 27, 2009 2:39 am
felicitydowker
That’s a lovely photo of him, too. I’m so glad to hear he’s being a stubborn old bugger.
August 27 2009 02:46 am
Cat @
He's got a nice balcony to sit on in the new hospital. Lots of sunlight.
August 27, 2009 4:13 am
mireille21
Your dad is quite an inspiration.
August 27 2009 04:14 am
Cat @
that he is!
August 27, 2009 5:33 am
newroticgirl
Your dad is amazing!! I’m glad he’s such a stubborn old bugger.
August 27 2009 05:34 am
Cat @
yeah, me too!
August 27, 2009 9:41 am
murasaki_1966
Here’s to subborn old buggers! Long my they thrive!
My stubborn old bugger is 80 on Saturday. He wants a printer for his birthday…
August 27, 2009 12:59 pm
nellievee45
That is good to hear.
August 28, 2009 1:38 am
tillianion
I love that line “I have good reason to be bitter but it is an emotion you can’t possibly live with”. I can think of several people who need to learn that lesson.
August 28 2009 01:38 am
Cat @
definitely
August 28, 2009 4:41 am
keithstevenson
Good news, Catski!
K xxx
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