Thursday, December 5, 2013
I know everyone that knows Uncle Ed knew he was a hard worker, never easily accepting help or admitting he needed any help. From the time I worked on the farm with him and Grammy I never saw him put off a task or even stop working because he was tired, the weather or darkness. I think work became more important after he retired. When he hurt himself and could no longer keep up I offered to help and let me tell you he was as hard on me as he was on himself. It was not unusual to come to St. Johnsville and find 3 days worth of tasks he wanted done NOW. No one could stay overnight at his house, I couldn't even park my truck in the driveway and sleep in the back, so it took many discussions to spread the work out over a couple weeks. However when U Ed went into the nursing home he did ease up on what was expected of himself and me. He did have a soft side he just hid it well.
