Papa Cado (Expanded Fifth Edition, 2019)

M.G. Crisci

Description

"GOD NEVER GIVES ANYONE MORE TESTS THAN THEY CAN HANDLE."

God selected a humble, ordinary man named Arthur Mercado–known merely as Papa Cado by his four granddaughters–to take an extraordinary roller-coaster ride through a life filled with "little" tests.

When the dust settled, Arthur had 51 heart procedures, 32 stents, 36 cancer treatments, a five-bypass, two out-of-body experiences, and advanced Parkinson's. I am happy to report Papa Cado passed every one of these tests with his trademark dignity, determination, and sense of humor, and the unshakable trust in the benevolence of God.

For whatever reason, Arthur, he granted me the extraordinary privilege of telling his true story in Arthur's words, in Arthur's way. He also gave me than 50 pictures that document his incredible journey from 3 to 72 years old, and final letters to and from the essential people in his life.

Papa Cado is more than just a one-of-a-kind book about overcoming obstacles. It is a celebration of pure joy every day holds for everyone, if only you reach out and take hold.

Sujets

• Santé et bien-être
• Développement personnel
• Humor

Informations

• Publié par: eBookIt.com
• Date de parution: 28 octobre 2016
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9780991477340
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 36 Mo

Extrait

Papa Cado

M.G. CRISCI A True Story

Orca Publishing Company

San Diego

2017

Copyright© 2017 by M.G. CRISCI All rights reserved, Including the right of reproduction In whole or part in any form.

Published in eBook format by Orca Publishing Company Converted byhttp://www.eBookIt.com

Designed by Good World Media Edited by Holly Scudero Cover Art: Papa Cado Portrait by M.G. CRISCI

Manufactured in the United States of America

Library of Congress Control No. 2009907911

ISBN978-0-9914773-4-0 Enlarged Fifth Edition

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To Arthur, My hero, my role model, my brother

Preface

Table of Contents

Part One Growing Up Chapter 1 The Wall Chapter 2 Toasted Pecans Chapter 3 Castleberry Christmas Chapter 4 Tough Times Chapter 5 James Mischief & Arthur Angel Chapter 6 Cracker Jacks Chapter 7 Mom’s Favorite Son Chapter 8 102 Pound Tiger Chapter 9 Two-Pound Chile Relleño Chapter 10 Standoff @ Los Altos Chapter 11 Poker Hooky Chapter 12 Imaginary Steady Chapter 13 Who Me?

Chapter 14 Diane & Me Chapter 15 Sergeant Mercado vs. Private Mercado Chapter 16 Five-Month Vet Chapter 17 Trading Ithaca Chapter 18 First Time Dying Chapter 19 1928 Model A Chapter 20 Pop’s Secret Life Chapter 21 Hawkeye

Part Two Peaks and Valleys Chapter 22 Big Art Goes Off-Road Chapter 23 Raising Mindy Chapter 24 Claims Adjuster Chapter 25 Ernestine Passes Chapter 26 Den Mother Chapter 27 Snake Charmer Chapter 28 My Brother Ernie

Chapter 29 $500 Sport Coat Chapter 30 Colorado Hobo Chapter 31 Disco Dude Chapter 32 Groceries, Gas & Nash Chapter 33 Sixteen Esmeraldas Chapter 34 Five By-Pass

Part Three Love Arrives Chapter 35 Part-Time Cowboy Chapter 36 Bicycles ’n Nuggets Chapter 37 My Last Date Chapter 38 Laura Mitchell Chapter 39 Just Say It Chapter 40 Lion and Lamb Chapter 41 Buddy Chapter 42 Wally Chapter 43 Murphy

Part Four Bumpy Road Ahead Chapter 44 Warranty’s Up Chapter 45 Out-of-Body Chapter 46 Dart Board Chapter 47 Papa Does Golf Chapter 48 Two Triple-Triples Chapter 49 Medicine Man Chapter 50 Just Say Thank You Chapter 51 Endeavor to Persevere Chapter 52 Lucky #46 Chapter 53 New Best Friend Chapter 54 Parker Chapter 55 September Chapter 56 Call Me Crazy Chapter 57 Top Eight Chapter 58 Nightmares

Chapter 59 Back & Forth Chapter 60 50 Years Later Chapter 61 Final Rest

Part Five Letters from Arthur ✓To Pop ✓To Mom ✓To Ernie ✓To Lori ✓To Mindy ✓To My Grandkids ✓To Teresa ✓To Paul ✓To Diane ✓To Susan

Part Six Letters to Arthur ✓To Arthur Extraordinaire ✓To My Poppy ✓To My Father ✓To My First Love ✓To the Man of My Forever Dreams ✓To My Hero, My Role Model

Part Seven Lessons Learned 1. Adversity