An Ace in the Hole - Dedicated to the Memory of My Father

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This blog - An Ace in the hole is dedicated to the memory of my father, and his father before him, and his father before him, and his father before him, and so on until the beginning of this particular family saga.

The first thing I want you to know is that making the decision to do this has not been an easy one.

Part of me knows that this story needs to be told. Another part of me, the knowing part of me is and has been very hesitant to publicize this tale.

The part of me that knows this story needs to be told understands the need of releasing expressions that cleanse the mind, heart and soul. Long ago, I took up journaling or writing in a diary. Writing things out relieves many tensions within and with out.

The knowing part of me is hesitant because of the many past situations - true or false - that have absolutely nothing to do with me personally. At least, I don't think they do.

This part of me is hesitant because if feels a bit dangerous. It feels dangerous to me from the aspect of interference from strangers, thieves, and treasure hunters as well as from within from some individuals in my own family tree - family traitors.

However, after much thought and consideration here is our family saga - life according to the sentinel's granddaughter - that's me.

It may take some time since, I do work. It may take some time since, I'm not going to rush in and tell it all because, it is not an easy thing for me to do. Even now I tremble within - not to mention the amount of crying time that has occurred while thinking on this, remembering and journaling such issues.

The name of this blog comes from something I remember my father saying to one of his younger brothers when they would get into some heated discussions. Every one of those particular types of discussions ended when my father would say to him, "No matter, what you do. I will Always have an Ace in the Hole".

As the memories have been brought to the surface and knowing how well my father knew me - better than I knew myself - it seems that I am my father's "Ace in the Hole".

So, this one is for you Dad, I hope I can do it justice.

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