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by Lola (Kammer) Zimmerman, July 16, 2003 Dear Dad,  I wish you were here today so I could tell you how much I admire you. Although you were in my life for only 17 years, I realize how much you sacrificed your time and effort to make it easier for all of us in the family.You worked so hard during the depression to keep your family fed. We really didn't know we were poor because you were always so upbeat about everything. Never did I hear you complain or be angry at anyone. You had the patience of a Saint and just talking to us made us behave a little better. You were always willing to help your neighbors, without expecting anything in return. Sunday was the only day you relaxed, but you were in Church and supervising the Sunday School. And Sunday afternoon you were always there helping us make ice cream or popping corn. You did not live long enough to know my family, but you would be proud of them and they would have loved you. I miss you so much, but we will be together again. I love you, Your daughter, Lola Dear Mom,  I want you to know what a wonderful mother you were, not only to me, but to all of my sisters and brothers. Only now do I realize all of the sacrifices you made, and all of the hard work it was to raise us.How you ever managed all of the work, I will never know. You had no modern conveniences. All of the water had to be carried from the well outside, and all of the cooking done on a coal stove, which was very cozy in the winter, but, oh so hot in the summer. Yet I never heard you complain. You worked from four in the morning until night time. Yet I never heard you complain or to say you were tired. Forgive me for not helping more. You were always there when we needed you, and always there when we got home from school, with your fresh donuts or rolls. Thank you. And as we grew older and married, you never interfered with our lives, but were there to support us as we started our own families. I thank God, in your later years, when you moved to California, that you had a new house with modern conveniences. If only I could go back in time and live our life together, I would be of more help to you and everyday I would tell you how much I love you. Until we are together again, Your daughter, Lola |
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