tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7053167.post8271754904114853589..comments2023-05-13T04:30:50.173-04:00Comments on Time Experience Thoughts: Family History and Temple Work (including, Nauvoo Temple experience)Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17484457198920558163noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7053167.post-33212358420492967472015-06-20T13:21:38.386-04:002015-06-20T13:21:38.386-04:00Hi Dave,
What a wonderful gift (your comments and...Hi Dave,<br /><br />What a wonderful gift (your comments and description of Terry and his talent).<br /><br />It came RIGHT on the day my 12 year old grandson made the All Star Team. He knows of Terry ans his talent. Your comments on his wild delivery and his uncanny accuracy were special insights, characterizations I would not have come up with but which fit my memory perfectly.<br /><br />I did not play baseball in high school. Was never that good in Little League or Pony League. IN FACT, I tell my grandkids that in the several years I competed against Terry in Little League or Pony League, I never got a hit off him. In fact, I am not sure I ever made contact! <br /><br />In 7th grade we became good/best friends. (Though he had many friends). I miss him. EVEN MORE when I read your post above. Thanks VERY much for writing. Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17484457198920558163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7053167.post-89990414216770108792015-06-13T00:51:03.967-04:002015-06-13T00:51:03.967-04:00Hi Scott,
My name is Dave Gray. I saw your posts...Hi Scott, <br /><br />My name is Dave Gray. I saw your posts on Facebook about Terry Tenove. I was deeply touched by your thoughtful comments and your expressions of brother-like love and friendship with Terry, particularly the longevity and depth of your feelings. I'm not sure if you will ever see this, but this was the first place I found to contact you. While I have access to Facebook, I don't have a personal account, so I wasn't able to comment there.<br /><br />Although your name is familiar and we have at least one other mutual acquaintance, i.e., Gary Garney (who lived directly across the street from me when my family lived in Duarte), I don't think we've ever met. I'm not sure if you lived in Duarte and knew Terry when you were very young. If not, I thought you might enjoy some of my thoughts below. If you did know Terry when he was very young, then consider this my homage.<br /><br />I lived in Duarte about 6 years (early 1958 to late 1964) and played baseball with Terry in Little League on the Duarte Cardinals. I believe Terry was one year younger than me. I was also a Pitcher; I pitched the playoff game in 1964 against the Pirates when we both finished the season 12-2. I pitched a complete game 3 hitter, and we beat them 5-1 to repeat as league champions. My best friend at the time, Craig Miller (who you might also know), got 2 of the Pirates 3 hits - LOL.<br /><br />If I remember correctly, a guy named Eddie Johnson, Terry and I did almost all of the pitching for the Cards that year. Objectively, we were all fairly evenly matched. There was a good argument for each of us to start the championship game. If I was the Manager, to be honest, I would have started Terry and had Eddie come in next. However, I had the good luck to hit a come-from-behind, walk-off 2 run homer in our final game of the season to tie the Pirates to force the tie-breaker, so the Manager gave me the nod. <br /><br />While it's always a guilty pleasure to remember "glory days", the primary reason for bringing up DYA Little League history was to illustrate just how good Terry was when he was very young. At that age, every year is a fairly substantial different level of both physical and mental maturity; but, it was clear back then - although he had a good sense of humor and liked to joke around - Terry was more mature in his outlook on life than others his age. As importantly, he was serious about being the best he could be. He chose to pitch - and he was brilliant. His wicked lefty wind-up and delivery, combined with an almost unnerving accuracy, was a joy to experience. <br /><br />Unfortunately, I didn't stay in contact with anyone from Duarte after leaving the area. Hearing of Terry's early passing is disturbing. However, looking at your words over the years, and the words of many others I saw online, it is overwhelmingly clear that he had a marvelously positive affect on an enormous number of people and was deeply loved. If only more people were like the Terry I knew, this world would certainly be a far better place! <br /><br /><br />Best regards,<br /><br /><br />Dave Gray<br />dave.gray@live.com Dave Graynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7053167.post-58033908636151931322014-06-07T13:26:34.890-04:002014-06-07T13:26:34.890-04:00The Center
Through the heart and words of a natur...The Center <br />Through the heart and words of a natural mother AND through the heart and works of a natural genealogist, Mom (Grandma Dot) is at the very center of all that is important. Connecting our hearts and the generations.<br /> <br />Looking back (and forward), seeing past an earthy veil<br /> Into the heart.<br /><br />Love no longer lost, the chain no longer frail,<br /> Is now rebuilt and an inherent part . . .<br /><br />Of those we knew. But being separated<br /> Here in our own time . . .<br /><br />And forgotten. Are now recovered and remembered --<br /> With faint inklings sublime.<br /><br />Weak links, now strong. Those long asleep, now awakening,<br /> No longer alone.<br /><br />She, at the center point of our shared existence, connecting<br /> Our Hearts and the Generations. Now one -- and known.<br /><br />(Poem by Scott L. Vanatter, written Feb. 26, 2014, in honor of my Mother’s 80th birthday.)<br />Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17484457198920558163noreply@blogger.com