There are a lot of words that come to my mind when I hear the name "Dairl Reece." Emotions flood my brain as I consider all aspects of this one man. My grandpa is cantankerous, precise, and hard to love at times. However, he is loving, fun, and definitely follows the will of God. Dairl, or McKinley, is an average sized man. He is about 5' 10" and has a gut from being well fed. His body is worn from long years of hard work but it does not hinder him from an active lifestyle. He has little, yet well kept facial hair that makes up for the absence of it on his head. Dairl is constantly joking with everyone he encounters and has a grim smirk and giggle that follows. Even though he is tough, his personality is portrayed through many valuable memories.
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As a father he expected his children to be home at curfew. If they arrived a minute later they were locked out for the night. He was also picky when it came to cleaning. After the kids cleaned, if he could run his finger on a surface and find dust or it was not to his expectations, he would make them redo the whole procedure again. Even in his older age he is strict. At a Christmas breakfast I had to eat out in the cold, as snow covered the ground, because he would not allow my puppy in his house. The temperature was so low that it caused me to see my breath as I murmured quietly in between the frequent shivers. Dairl is very set in his standards; it is his way or the highway. However, he does have a good …show more content…
He is very humble and makes sure that everything he does goes to the glory of God. Before our annual Christmas dinners, he reads the Christmas story aloud to the whole family. He is constantly praying or thanking God for what He has done. He has been the music director at his church for as long as I can remember and used to help with the church youth group when my dad was a teenager. Sure he has his goofy moments, but he takes pride in his faith and ensures that we understand why. My grandpa relates everything we achieve, lose, and experience to God and His love for us. Dairl is very wise and has become an amazing role model for me spiritually and in my daily
As a father he expected his children to be home at curfew. If they arrived a minute later they were locked out for the night. He was also picky when it came to cleaning. After the kids cleaned, if he could run his finger on a surface and find dust or it was not to his expectations, he would make them redo the whole procedure again. Even in his older age he is strict. At a Christmas breakfast I had to eat out in the cold, as snow covered the ground, because he would not allow my puppy in his house. The temperature was so low that it caused me to see my breath as I murmured quietly in between the frequent shivers. Dairl is very set in his standards; it is his way or the highway. However, he does have a good …show more content…
He is very humble and makes sure that everything he does goes to the glory of God. Before our annual Christmas dinners, he reads the Christmas story aloud to the whole family. He is constantly praying or thanking God for what He has done. He has been the music director at his church for as long as I can remember and used to help with the church youth group when my dad was a teenager. Sure he has his goofy moments, but he takes pride in his faith and ensures that we understand why. My grandpa relates everything we achieve, lose, and experience to God and His love for us. Dairl is very wise and has become an amazing role model for me spiritually and in my daily