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So, here we are a year later and you have Covid. Needless to say I am both disappointed and totally pissed because of stupidity. Oh, a flu shot is OK but a shot to prevent you from getting a deadly virus is not. Ignorance may be bliss, but not where your life may be endangered. I love you dearly and if anything happens because of this, we will be devastated.

I have had many memorable times in my life and today was one of them. My great grandson beat me in a go-kart race!
To think we have reached that point to me is amazing. I had so much fun doing it that I was overwhelmed with pride.
We bought you that go-kart with the thought in mind that you would learn another advancement in your growth as a young man. You have exceeded my expectations.
I had them make my speed the same as yours and it was the best thing I ever did because we were equal and you fought tooth and nail to stay ahead of me. I passed you a couple of times and you passed me three times, eventually making you the winner.
Gage, you did me proud today and I love you very much. Keep up the competition, because I won't give you anything you don't deserve. Today you earned it along with my respect. Love you, kid!
PaPa

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November 27th, 2020

11/27/2020

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It;s been some time since I last wrote on your page so here goes.
It;s now the end of November , the election is over and I can finally relax a bit. I've been here for a month now and Thanksgiving just passed. To sit on the porch and just talk as 2 individuals was really great, as I can see you grasp things like I hoped you would. We talked about many things, but one in particular stood out and that was your ability to be a free-thinker, to hear different viewpoints and decide for yourself what fits you. Keep doing that through life and you will be very successful. Build your knowledge of the many things you will encounter throughout your life and use that knowledge for not only yourself but for the good of others. There is nothing wrong with being a caring and loving person. Some may call you weak or foolish, but you will know otherwise. Make your decisions based on facts, not fictional stories. The facts are out there, find them and use them.
With much love, your PaPa!

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2 Months In!

7/26/2020

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I am a very fortunate man.
I have had many wonderful moments in my life, last night was another in that chain. Gage and I camped in the front yard, for our first time camping. We had a fire, cookies and popcorn, telling stories, just sharing love.
I have felt so much love both from and towards Gage this past 2 months that I can't imagine anything better. I must have done my life right. That little man adores his Papa and his Papa adores him.
Today has been a very emotional day so far for me. I have the love of Gage and the love of my wife. I truly feel sorry for people who can't find that sense of peace that love brings to you. This is no time for anger and hatred towards others, yet that's where we have gone.
I never really had true peace in my life until about 3 years ago when I turned 70. Many things came together at the same time to change my life forever. I found inner peace.
I say I am a very fortunate man because I have 3 loving women in my life, my wife, our daughter, our granddaughter, and 1 great grandson . I would not change it for the world!
All I can wish for anyone is that you may sometime in your life feel that inner tranquility.
I love all of you and will always be there for you, if not in life, in spirit. I know my time is drawing closer each day, I only want to see you become the person I know you will be.
Love, Papa!
May all of you find peace.
dennismoconnor.com

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1 Month In!

7/13/2020

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Gage has been with us for 1 month as of yesterday!
Today was a wonderful day. As some of you know, we bought a Go-kart for him on Saturday and the first thing he did was take out the skirting on the house! Yesterday he did much better, but was still afraid to open it up and drive. Today was a totally different day, He drove that thing like he had been doing it all his life, which of course he has, having driven all his electric cars. But with this, he finally moved up to gas. I've been waiting for this since he was a year and a half in age!
He's still a little bit afraid of it, but is coming around nicely.
Today he was actually drifting into and out of a turn! He's got ridges driven into my driveway!
But to see the joy in that child's face as he drives by, full throttle and giving a thumbs-up or high five is probably one of my all-time highs!
I only hope he does as well on the course I set out for him on the lower level of the lawn!
I see him growing in confidence each day and it is very rewarding to be a part of that!
As always, may peace find your home and may you stay safe!
dennismoconnor.com

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3 Days In!

6/16/2020

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3 days in and we are finally getting back to a more normal routine. Gage has been helping with the garden and helping burn the brush around here. He got to play fire marshal today by controlling and putting out the burn pit fire.
Since i added about 4 inches to the gas pedal, he can now drive the lawnmower by himself. He's not allowed to mow yet, just drive around the front yard. The chainsaw is another story. I think that will have to wait for a later time, not because he can't do it, but he's not attentive enough for it!
I am really enjoying him being here, because he wants to learn so much.
So I will teach him as much as possible in the limited time I have him on a one-on-one basis. Love that boy with all my heart!

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Time!

6/4/2020

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It's been an amazing 7 years since you were born. You have visited here twice since then and now you are coming for the summer. I have probably waited my entire life for this moment of graduation. I know we will have a great time! Less than 10 days to go!

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Love

6/1/2020

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Gage, I know that I will not live forever, so I am writing these pages to you so that after I am gone you will have a record to read about yourself and me.
I have loved you from the moment I met you at the airport and every day since. You have been one of the greatest joys I have ever had in my life. All I ever want of you is to be a kind and caring person like me and I will try to give you as much wisdom and knowledge as I can during the time we have left together. Hopefully that will be many years.
This is the summer that we finally get you all to ourselves, so I want it to be special. I want to teach you so much, I can only hope you want to learn it.
Your GiGi wants the same things as I and loves you just as much as I do! In 2 weeks, you will be here and I am so looking forward to it. Your peas are growing just fine, as is the rest of the garden. To be able to grow your own food is knowledge that many people have lost, but I will teach you if you want to learn.
Thank you for making the latter part of my life fun!

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January 04th, 2020

1/4/2020

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Gage, you went home yesterday, but I want you to know that those 3 weeks we just spent together were the best!
To see the joy on your face when we went sliding or when you hit me with a snowball was beautiful!
I guess I just want you to know I love you with all my heart and soul.
Making your life a good life is now MY priority in life!
With love from your PaPa!

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Holiday Season!

12/12/2019

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Well here we go! Gage, Maryanne and Tony are headed this way for the holidays on Saturday for a 3 week vacation. I am so looking forward to spend time in the woods snowshoeing and cutting trees for next year. Gage gets to cut his own christmas tree, so that should be fun.
I will write more while they are here, but I'm looking forward to it.

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