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For the love of family.....

Upon Uncle Jim's passing, I asked my Mom what she thought of first, when she thought of her brother..her immediate response was, "his love of his family". As this was also my very first thought, I wondered if this was simply because my Mom and are are so similar, or if this is the way everyone saw him. As it turns out, this is how everyone saw him. No matter who you ask, the response will always be: Jim Tierney loved his family. The Uncle Jim of my childhood was a giant of a man who brought me unexpected gifts, insisted on holidays in which we would ALL gather together, and who expressed true happiness in being together. The Uncle Jim of my teenage years, continued to bring me unexpected gifts, taught me to throw a softball instead of a baseball, and rescued me on a Saturday afternoon to shoot hoops, when being a headstrong teenage girl proved too much for the Martin household to withstand. His simple advice on those afternoons was, "this is the way it is, find a way around it..." Never a complaint, ridicule, or blame. This was always just what I needed. It is important to note, that my Uncle Jim somehow found time for me, despite the fact that he regularly worked two jobs at the time, and had four children of his own, all under the age of 10. Now all grown up, I still see Uncle Jim as a giant of a man. I still see a man who treasures his family above all else. The unconditional and everlasting love for his "Bride", the pride in his children, the awe of is grandchild, his genuine concern for his nieces and nephews, and of course the unbreakable bond with his siblings, was evident at all times. Today and for all days ahead, I will be forever thankful that I was lucky enough to have such a giant in my life. For me, I am truly thankful for being a part of his family and a recipient of that love. All the love that I have, always. Pookey
Posted by Patricia Martin-Milk
Thursday January 15, 2015 at 10:35 am
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