Sunday, December 1, 2013

A working class hero

I know another working class hero, he is my son-law's dad- Jim - 
Jim is a regular blue collar working guy married over 30 years, has three children and two grandchildren.
His middle child has autism and is a wonderful young man. I am sure that having a child with special needs changes a man and the family. This young man, Matt, could not have been born into a better family. His mom and brother and sister along with their dad are special people themselves. 
The most giving and caring people that you will ever meet.
Jim works very hard and is one of those guys that is very handy, I think he can do just about anything from stripping a antique car and rebuilding it to remodeling a house.
He always has time for his family and friends. If you need help there is Jim.
Simply amazing how much time he gives.
He owns a few duplexes that he bought a good price because of the economy and the fact that they needed a lot of work. But Jim does not mind work so he does it all himself. 
That way he can be there for his family when they need him.
His patience with his kids and grandkids is just natural, he loves them.
He gives time to a theatre group, a non- profit organization in Providence that put on wonderful shows in the basement of a very old church. He does all the casting and the stage set up and design. I have no idea how he finds the time.
Jim does not have a false bone in his body. He is THE most genuine person that I ever met.
He restores my faith in people- Their are still people out there that do things just for the sake of helping, no motive, no objective, just wanting to help.
He is truly a working class hero.
A working class hero is something to be.

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