In 1974 Grandpa was 16 years old and was cleaning the outside steps that went up through the woods to the front door of Mr. Griemel’s house. There was to be a party that night and the steps would be clean of dirt and debris. As he sprayed the water to clean the railroad ties and stones, he discovered an in-the-ground nest of yellow jackets!
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When Grandpa Whined to Grandma – Children’s Story
In 1989 in December Grandpa was all alone in his little room above the Saltsburg Supply Company. It was cold! Way too cold for Pennsylvania in December! He had made a huge mistake, he was lonely, and he was cold. He called Grandma to whine about his troubles.
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Grandpa Flies a Jet Plane – Children’s Story
In the fall of 1975 Grandpa (Don) climbed into a T33 Trainer Jet for what he thought would be a short 5 minute ride. His “ride” turned out to be a scare, a thrill, and much more than just a ride. Don was eighteen years old, had never been in a small plane before. Now he was climbing into the cockpit of a military training jet and soon they were off!
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Grandpa Drinks With A Bat – Children’s Story
Grandpa Hill has done many unusual things and many of them happened on his annual back packing trip with the Hill and Richman Family. For the past 30 years he has gone backpacking with his family and the Richman family. On this trip Grandpa came eye to eye with a bat. Grandpa was alone. They both wanted the same watering hole. They sipped and they parted their ways.
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Mary’s Super Sight and Quick Thinking – Faith and Family
Welcome to another one of Grandpa Hill’s True Stories. Don and Mary are going up North to Michigan Tech in 1977. They would secure a place up at the college for Don to stay, with Bruce for his last year prior to getting married. Late at night as they travel along interstate I-75 near the intersection with M-72 Mary sees a light in the distance and slams on the brakes. The car shakes hard as the old brakes struggle to slow it down!
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When Grandpa Lies to the Policeman – Slightly Wiser Story
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A Superior Minnesota Vacation
This episode of Grandpa Hill’s True Stories took place in May of 1989 along the Western shore of Lake Superior. Grandma and Grandpa (Mary and Don) take their four children on a long Memorial Day camping vacation. The story is of five precious memories that make up the five chapters: Mittens in May; Short Sheets at Gooseberry Falls; Cascade River Trout; Bears Bears, Bears; and Grandma and the Ostrich.
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A Boy and His Dog Jack – Children’s Story
Andrew really wanted to be in 4H and show a dog. Rebecca his sister had a dog, and, she was in the show. He had two huge obstacles to overcome. First he was too young to enter the show at the Indiana County Fair. Second he did not have a dog!
Determined, he got the best dog he could get from his sister Amy. His name was Jack, the last of the Jack’s. Andrew’s persistence, was endearing. He won over a lot of the 4H leaders and organizers.
In a class of his own, Andrew and his dog Jack, were registered, and, entered the show. They won blue ribbons!
For Andrew’s Dad, Rebecca, and Andrew it was one of the best days at the Indiana County Fair that ever was.
Credits:
Produced by David Richman,
Executively Produced by Grandpa HillGrandchildren in the audience: Breandan
Music: Michael Steele
Art: Amy Steele
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Two Women That Talked Too Much – Faith and Family Story
Grandpa Hill knows lots of people that just talk way too much! Two special women to him really talk a lot. At one time, Don was quite sure they both talked too much. Mary Lee, Don’s wife, and his oldest daughter Patricia are the two ‘talkers’ that taught him a lesson and the value of sharing stories with and taking the time to get to know and share with people about yourself.
This story is about learning that lesson, learning to be patient and learning the importance of sharing your story as you get to know others, be friendly, and perhaps make a friend.
Just today when Mary Lee and I went for our daily walk, she met Tiffany in the park. The two of them talked for about 30 minutes. Her story was sad and she looked desperate. Her tears seemed genuine. Telling her story seemed to lift some of the burden she was bearing. Mary Lee assured her of God’s Love for her and not to give up. Please pray for Tiffany. We will.
Please, Think, Laugh, and Live and share Grandpa Hill’s True Stories!
Credits:
Produced by David Richman,
Executively Produced by Grandpa HillGrandchildren in the audience: Breandan
Music: Michael Steele
Art: Amy Steele
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Hospital Incident No. 1 – Stay with your child.
Hospital Incident No.1 – Stay With Your Child is a true story of when Grandpa stayed with his oldest daughter Patricia as she was treated for a severe asthma attack. As children Grandpa and Grandma had never been hospitalized. As young parents Grandpa and Grandma Hill had been to the hospital several times and had several multiple night stays with their first child, Patricia. When they moved from Houghton Michigan to Westerville OH they got strong and good advice, Always stay with your child when they are hospitalized.
As young parents with little children, we had mentors and guidance from wiser, experienced, and successful parents. Tom and Margaret McSweeney were especially helpful on health, faith, and family issues. We had a community from our parish church St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Westerville OH and our Marriage Encounter Community.
Grandpa Hill encourages the listeners to our Health episodes. Always stay with your child. Know their medications. Know the effects of under and overdosing on the medicines. Pay attention. Expect the best and be ready for the unexpected. As parents with many children with several illnesses and injuries Grandma or Grandpa always stayed with the sick child. They never wavered.
Please enjoy the drama of Grandpa standing his ground and getting the best right thing done for Patricia in the hospital in the summer of 1981 in Pontiac Michigan. Please share this story, with others. It means so much to us to know that others might think better, live healthier, and laugh and enjoy life more because they Stayed With Their Child when they were hospitalized.
Credits:
Produced by David Richman,
Executively Produced by Grandpa HillMusic: David Richman
Art: Amy Steele
Grandchildren in the audience: Sarah, David, Leah, Anna, Miriam, Raymond, Naomi