Monday, September 7, 2015
Clyde was my step-father when I was aged 12 – 19. As Proverbs 22:6 says “train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Clyde was instrumental through my teenager years in training me up in the way I should go. Through his unconditional kindness and compassion he taught me that I had value, and what it meant for me to be treated like a lady. He always opened my car door, and made me feel special. He taught me how to treat my parents and others with respect. He taught me how to laugh at myself. I have very fond memories of Clyde: the first (and last) Disneyland trip with five teenagers packed into the Pontiac, going to Walkers for a Snickers and Pepsi, ironing his white shirts for work, making homemade ice cream and the old Pepsi vending machine out on the deck. Clyde made every day special. He was the best sandwich maker, and a very dapper dresser. Now I have my own blended family, and I can honestly say, that Clyde set such an amazing example for how to treat the children who are not your own. My thoughts are prayers are with Clyde’s wife and sons.
