Glenn Collins with son, Liam, and daughter, Andrea
8/11/2010
Memories of my Papaw (addressed to Papaw Alfred Collins)
As I think about my memories of you, unfortunately there are only a few. Thinking about you is a little tough realizing that my next visit to see you would not be soon enough. I was seventeen when I got the news and I started to think about what I was going to lose. Coal Miner’s Lung took you down in your prime and I often wonder what I had said to you when I saw you that very last time.
You had worked so hard all of your life supporting a big family and a wife. So many kids and grandchildren to love all were a gift from the good Lord above. There are many that you didn’t get to know, but I’m sure you’d be proud of all of them as your family continues to grow.
Papaw Alfred I missed you in my life and I wish that I had more time to get to know you. There are so many things in my life I’d really like to show you. I’m grown up now and have a boy and a girl of my own, it amazes me how much they have grown. I met the most wonderful woman and asked her to be my wife. She makes me so happy I don’t know what I do without her in my life.
I learn more and more about you from the family scattered all around. Using modern day technology they can easily be found. I read their writings and listen to their song. These heartfelt things are what make me feel like I belong. Missing someone can hurt real bad, especially not knowing what you really had. I know someday we will meet again, two grown men above the clouds, I only hope that I have made you proud.
Glenn H. Collins
Posted: Betty Sue
8/13/10
Below is a picture of Glenn's beautiful wife, Dale Collins.
Memories of my Papaw (addressed to Papaw Alfred Collins)
As I think about my memories of you, unfortunately there are only a few. Thinking about you is a little tough realizing that my next visit to see you would not be soon enough. I was seventeen when I got the news and I started to think about what I was going to lose. Coal Miner’s Lung took you down in your prime and I often wonder what I had said to you when I saw you that very last time.
You had worked so hard all of your life supporting a big family and a wife. So many kids and grandchildren to love all were a gift from the good Lord above. There are many that you didn’t get to know, but I’m sure you’d be proud of all of them as your family continues to grow.
Papaw Alfred I missed you in my life and I wish that I had more time to get to know you. There are so many things in my life I’d really like to show you. I’m grown up now and have a boy and a girl of my own, it amazes me how much they have grown. I met the most wonderful woman and asked her to be my wife. She makes me so happy I don’t know what I do without her in my life.
I learn more and more about you from the family scattered all around. Using modern day technology they can easily be found. I read their writings and listen to their song. These heartfelt things are what make me feel like I belong. Missing someone can hurt real bad, especially not knowing what you really had. I know someday we will meet again, two grown men above the clouds, I only hope that I have made you proud.
Glenn H. Collins
Posted: Betty Sue
8/13/10
Below is a picture of Glenn's beautiful wife, Dale Collins.
