Remembering Dad
Chats with Dad
November 10, 2024
Conversation Library
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March 5, 2000
This short audio file is the first one in this series, and captures dad’s birthday as the family gathered around as they sing to him and wish him blessings.
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May 29, 2010
Family tours Kevin’s new apartment. Dad recounts a dramatic memory from mom's high school years where she ran into the street, alongside teasing remarks about her erratic driving.
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July 7, 2010
The family gathers to celebrate Kevin’s graduation, discussing logistics for the party, food preparation, and future travel plans. Highlights the excitement of this milestone with mentions of school.
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December 24, 2011
Christmas gathering where they exchange gifts, including reactions to gifts and discussions about the decorations and family traditions.
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February 4, 2012
Friends and family assemble for a gender reveal party. Excitement picques when they cut the cake followed by playful guessing of potential names.
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February 11, 2019
Coordinating medical care and discussing home health nurses. Features dad joking about his condition and appearance to lighten the mood.
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February 16, 2019
Grandchildren visit the house and bring energy as they color and play. In this clip, dad affectionately interacts with the kids by praising their drawings and playing with them.
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February 17, 2019
Mom continues to manage home care logistics while maintaining normalcy. They share a nostalgic moment watching old Christmas videos and reminiscing about past holidays and family members.
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September 21, 2019
The family shares a meal when dad recounts stories from the past and local history. Highlights his vivid memory as he shares detailed recollections of the people and places.
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June 5, 2021
The family enjoys a summer gathering outdoors where dad playfully bribes the grandkids with goldfish crackers. The conversation captures dad joking with Sebastian about money and telling him he needs to become a billionaire.
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December 25, 2021
The family connects via FaceTime for Christmas allowing grandparents to watch the grandchildren open presents remotely. The video shows dad wearing goofy disguise glasses to entertain the kids.
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February 13, 2022
Dad engages with the grandchildren during a visit by observing their personalities and teasing them about their snacks and games. He asks Josie about her future career suggesting she might take over a restaurant or run the farm.
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December 10, 2023
Dad discussing current events and politics while expressing opinions on national leadership and societal changes, during which he jokingly refers to himself as a messenger boy delivering news to the family.
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December 25, 2023
FaceTime session allows the family to share the morning excitement with the kids showing off their new toys. The clip features dad joking about the financial side of Christmas and doing math with the kids regarding the cost of gifts.
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February 4, 2024
The conversation includes dad using humor to downplay his condition and joking that dad is having a lot of “booze” when referring to his water intake.
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March 11, 2024
Dad reflects on his condition with a sense of clarity and acceptance regarding his path forward. He shows emotional strength by emphasizing that he is at peace with the situation and explicitly states that he is not in mourning.
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November 2, 2024
Dad interacts with the grandchildren over FaceTime while marveling at the new baby Vivienne and reflecting on the circle of life. He compares holding Vivienne to when he held her father as a baby and predicts Theo will be a big boss one day.
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November 7, 2024
Focuses on the grandchildren's busy lives with mentions of their rehearsals and performances. Dad observes Josie's affectionate nature and describes her as an empath because she always gives him a hug.
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November 9, 2024
The family visits and dad watches the grandkids color while offering commentary on their artistic choices. He praises Caroline's financial savvy and predicts she has more money than the other three kids put together.
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November 10, 2024
Interactions between dad, mom, and Kenny filled with playful conversations about memories and retelling stories. Large focus on the differences in generations and a playful chat what to do with his ashes.