Where we love is home-
Home that our feet may leave,
But not our Hearts.

Oliver Wendell Holmes

 

 

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Rick is our youngest son, and just like his brother Jack, we love him dearly.
   He was born in Poitiers, France, and was 4 month old when we came to America.  
When Rick was old enough he took trumpet lessons and played in the school band. 
He also sang in a school group called "The Patriots".

 

Christmas 1978

 

1978-Rick and the Patriots

 

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Rick served in the Army for 4 years...he did his basic training in Fort Knox, Kentucky.
  I remember going for a visit, on family day, and I couldn't find him, lol....they all had a "shaved head" and were all dressed in fatigues"...
He spent 2 years in Germany and the rest of his enlistment in Colorado. 
When he came out of the military he went to college..

 

13 May 1985-Rick waiting for his flight to Germany

 

Rick gave me a pillow (just like that) when he was in basic training..
March 1985

 

  

Always My Son


You are my son, a part of me, and that will never change,
No matter what you do in life my love will still remain.
I held you as a baby and I looked into your face,
And I knew then, no other one could ever take your place.

I knew then as I held you, you would grow to be a man
 And anything you did in life I’d try to understand.
I knew you would make choices and would follow your own heart,
I only prayed that in your life I’d always have a part.

I knew some things you did in life would give me so much pride,
But also realized some things would tear me up inside.
I only want the best for you and want you to succeed,
And want you to find happiness with everything you need.

I can only guide you and give you a helping hand,
You will choose the path to take now that you are a man.
Along the road that you will choose, whatever that may be,
Just remember this my son that you can count on me.

I will not try to push you to live life in my own stride,
I only promise I will love you and stand by your side.
I know that you will make mistakes and life is full of them,
But realize my love for you will not let me condemn.

I know this life's not perfect and we do the best we can,
Just realize I love you and I’ll always understand.
I knew one day you would grow up and you would leave my nest,
I will do what I can for you and let God do the rest.

I have held you in my arms and done the best I can,
Now I pray that God will hold you now that you're a man.
Just remember in my heart you are a special one,
And I will always proudly tell the world, "this is my son."

"Always my Son" ©2000 James A. Kisner
The poems and Writings of James A. Kisner are copyrighted
and may not be reproduced without permission.
Read more about this author and his poetry at:
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Rick lives in Tennessee with his loving wife, Sherri, and two adorable stepsons Jason (10) and Johnny (4)...they are all very dear to us!
I do miss not having my sons around, but as long as they are happy
I am happy too...We get to visit with Rick, Sherri and the boys often....

 

 

Rick and Sherri were married November 2, 2002
Please visit their Wedding Pages
http://www.mymistyrose.com/renee/wedding.htm

 

 

Rick's page would not be complete if Jessie was not around...
after all, he is son #3..and besides he loves his big "brothers"!!!!!

 

 

March 2003
Jessie loves to see Rick...the two of them wrestle so hard..
after Rick leaves, I am always in "trouble" because I can't wrestle as hard...lol

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

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