Pops Vlog

On this day we laid a Hero to rest... my Hero. I love you Pop...I will see you again on the otherside of that rainbow. Special thanks to: Crosier - Pearson Cleburn Funeral Home https://www.cpcleburne.com/ Everyone that helped us with Pops arrangements were absolute Angels. At such a hard time, you all helped get us through it. Thank you. North Texas Patriot Gaurd Riders https://northtxpgr.org/who-we-are/ Pop used to race motorcyles in Japan during his service. He loved motorcyles and if he could, I know he would have been out there riding with you all. When Pop came home from Vietnam he never got a parade...never got a thank you...in fact he was treated like he was the bad guy. This left a bad taste in his mouth for the military and our Government. It wasn't until about 2016 when he finally started to get the thanks and respect he deserved from people everywhere that helped him open up and feel pride for his service . That always made me so sad. I can tell you all this, what you did for us and for him on this day was, frankly awe inspiring. Thank you. Thank you for giving my Father such respect. Thank you all. Reverend Kenneth Coleman Thank you for your kind words and time with us. DFW National Cemetery https://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/dallasftworth.asp Thank you all for everything you did for us and thank you for what you do every single day. It is a blessing.

This was the last day of this vlog. This was the day that Pop left us. This was a very hard day for us. Thank you all for following along when I was posting these day of, it was a stress relief and theraputic outlet for me during this difficult time. "I love you Pop, thanks for teaching me everything."

This was a tough day. Lots of running around, but we had a good day with Pop. Taylor and the everyone got to see him more and there was a ton of family there too. It was awesome and I know Pop knew we were all there for him. Taryn made it in from North Carolina!!! I'm so glad all my girls got to see him and/or talk to him. He loved all of them so much. Thanks for following along.

This was the morning of Day 4 and the morning after our first night at my Cousin Brian's place. With everything going on, we didn't get to hang out with my cousins as much as we would have liked, but we are very grateful for everything they all did to help us through this difficult time. Sitting out back that morning I just had to take a minute and reflect on where my life had been and where it is today and I wanted to share that moment and remind everyone to take the time to reflect, it keeps you grounded. Brian, thanks buddy for everything and I am so proud of you and me both for changing our paths and lives. I guarantee you, Pop was proud of us both too. Music by: Rain Collectors Song: "Lul On By" Find them at: https://raincollectors.bandcamp.com/?msclkid=298bfd04c0c211ecb7f31615c6b42f75

We finally made it to Texas!! 44 hours of driving, 6 hours sleep in the last 58 hours. We are exhausted, but we got to see Pop. He knows we made it and he knew I was there...holding his hand...talking to him and letting him know how much I love him. Story Time: Pop and the Rooster at the 290 Cafe Music Story: Townes Van Zandt Audio and soundbed for this video provided by: Rain Collectors Song: "Unless One" Find them at: https://raincollectors.bandcamp.com/

Day 2 of our journey through this hard final transition of Pop's life. We got the call from the Doctor that said we need to get on a plane and get to Texas. We had no time to book an affordable flight and get Paco into a border, so 2 hours later me, Robin and Paco were packed and loaded into our truck and pulling out from our apartment to drive straight through to Texas. Of course, as per our usual, Mother Nature and the Universe were not going to make it so simple. Take a listen and share the journey with us. Below is the link to the Mike Rowe podcast "The Way I Heard It": Episode 107 "His Last Letter Home"....an amazing story about and amazing artist told by an amazing artist. https://listen.stitcher.com/yvap/?af_dp=stitcher://episode/55774936&af_web_dp=https://www.stitcher.com/episode/55774936

This is a video tribute I made celebrating the life of my Father, James Edward "Jim" Stewart. 220 photographs spanning his life from his first baby picture through to our last visit with him at the nursing home. I love that old man and I know he is in a better place with no pain, that he is walking tall and strong with his family and friends...but his absence has left a big big hole in my heart and our world. I love you Pop. Catch you on the other side of the rainbow.

This is a simple daily vlog I am doing to help me get through this tough but necessary transition with Pop as he moves into Hospice, and we prepare ourselves for the inevitable. I am a passionate person and as such it is sometimes difficult for me open up my inner emotions with even those that I love and are closest to me. But for some damned reason if you put a microphone or a camera in my face, I can talk just about anything. So, this if as much for my personal therapy, if you will, as it is for posterity and to tell stories of my Father with friends and family. I hope that you enjoy and if you know my Father or about any of these stories I will tell, please share with us in the comments so everyone can enjoy it. I love you Pop. Love, Peace and Bacon Grease Y'all... Mmmmm, bacon -Uncle Mongrel