Still fixing it, still growing it,
still here for everyone.
Husband to Patsy. Restorer of old cars and antique toys. A man of few words and endless help. This is a little corner of the internet just for you, Papa. Your weather, your almanac, a hand of cards, and the people who love you.
A few good things, fresh every day. Pull up a chair.
Checking the sky.
A new one every morning.
Robert doesn't say much. He never had to. He just does. A bolt that won't budge, a neighbor who needs a hand, a car the rest of the world gave up on. He's the one who quietly makes it right.
He loves an honest day's work, a well-tuned engine, the green and gold of a John Deere, and the long gold light over an Illinois field.
Married to Patsy Hayden, the love of his life, his partner in everything, and the reason behind the man.
Katie 🐾Where the grass grows green and the work is honest.
Robert wants to be known as someone who always helped somebody. The truth is, he already is. Ask anyone. Here is how he has shaped the people who love him.
"Everything you touch is made better. You have taught me so much about being a man of character and value. Thank you for everything you've done for our family. I love you. We love you. Our lives are so much better since you've been a part of them."
Brock
Tap Listen to hear each one. The words show underneath.
"What I love about Papa: he gives me hugs, and he loves people."
"I love my Papa. I love him. I like to love him. I love him the most."
"What do you love about Papa? ... Papa! Do you like when he gives you hugs? Yeah! Do you like talking to him on the phone? Yeah! Can you say 'I love Papa'? Papa! Papa! Can you sing him a song? ... Hi Papa, how are you?"
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Papa, this fills up with the people whose day you made. That's your legacy, and it's still being written.
Always leaving things better than how he found them.
A rusted pedal tractor, a tired old truck, a tricycle with the shine worn off. Robert sees what it used to be, puts in the patient hours, and makes it that again. The same care he gives people, he gives the things they loved.
Private photos and Papa's favorite buttons, just for the family.
Ask in the family group chat if you don't know it. (Grandkids: change the word in the code, it's marked clearly.)
Tap what you'd like, or just talk to me. Your message comes straight to me and I'll take care of it. You don't have to type unless you want to.
