Dave it is my understanding that The Darlington Museum, (after several attempts to reach out to them by Margaret) never returned her calls or replied to her in any manner. And Margaret was heartbroken over that.
Chrissy asked that I post this on her behalf. Please tell us your choice and if you feel so inclined, do elaborate. I am sure we will get some wonderful responses!
Here is Larry Franks Southern 500 1962 Darlington Winner Trophy
Margaret asked Chrissy to chose which HOF it would go into.
So it's the NASCAR HOF, or Memory Lane HOF. Chrissy would like her'S and Margaret's Racing Family and Friends help decide.
Margaret Ann Frank was always advocating for our Pioneers our Racing Heroes.
She just wanted it to go into a HOF with Larry's name, and where it would be loved and respected. Margaret loved both RacersReunion, Alex Beam HOF & NASCAR HOF....but, Chrissy feels that Friends and Fans should choose, since the Fans are who keep the Pioneers' Legacy alive.
Thank you & God Bless
Chrissy
Tiger Tom Pistone
Patsy Thompkins~Keisler
You know I will be here in ANY and ALL ways possible! I love ya'll ~Patsy~
I just talked to Jo again. Sam is still in the hospital. But I am glad to say, Jo sounded much better and more rested today. She sends her love and appreciation for everyone's thoughts and prayers. I will keep you posted.
Thank you, Mama...and I will pass that along to Jo. Thank, you for commenting, you know how to read the lines that are unwritten. Love you....sweet dreams...
I just got off the phone with Jo Ard. She asked that I post this for her. They put Sam in the hospital last night, as his condition had worsened. Please keep him in your prayers. Also, keep Jo in your prayers. She is in such an exhausted state. I was supposed to call her on Tuesday, but got busy and didn't get around to it. When I called tonight (Robert), their son told me that Jo was lying down. But, it wasn't but just a few minutes that she called me back. She has been running a temperature the past few days in addition to trying to care for Sam. She really needs for everyone to pray for her. She said she would call me after going to the hospital tomorrow. The children have been at the hospital with their Daddy, while their Momma gets some much needed rest. I will keep you posted, as I Jo lets me know.
Thank you so much, Buddy! Yes...the bonds and connection between Chrissy and, I go deeper than we even knew. Truly Divine Intervention. May God continue to use both of us along this journey.....
And, Jim....my Momma was a beautiful red head....as well!!
Isn't it Dave? And it all came from Momma teaching me, even though we were poor to "Be kind to people, it don't cost you a penny." God love her for the many things she taught me.
Thank you, Mama...that is so sweet of you. Yes, Chrissy and I discussed it, I told her my heart was bursting with joy, appreciation and love and I just HAD to tell people. At first, I was ashamed of the fact that it wasn't us kids that were doing it. But, Chrissy said..."I am doing this because I love you, and you are there for me....we are meant to be a part of each others lives". I discussed it with my Brother and Sisters. Bless his heart, HB and I have carried the load of Momma's care for so long that we couldn't comprehend that someone would do such a thing. WE knew how much we loved her, and I have told you all how much she loved racing. But to have her being honored by a family whose name was a household word growing up, was an ultimate honor, to us, and especially Momma. I am just like her and my Pop, so what a mess I am...to be a combination! LOL Momma is now an Angel, Pop is now an Angel (not quite sure which room God may have put him in) LOL! And now RacersReunion IS my family. I don't want to even find out how and if I could live without any of you. I sign on every morning...and it's like coming into the living room. When I go to My Page...it's like going to my room. And everyone else has their own rooms as well, but we all gather in the living room to talk to one another and occasionally speak to one another privately or go to their room and say something. SO many people don't get what we are and do here. I do now, and I am so at Home and at peace here. And, I am trying to spread the word....because I am PROUD of my family! This is not only my "happy place", but also my "safe place". A place I feel people get me, understand and care. Didn't mean to go on...but ya'll know me...when I start...I have to get it all out....right, Bossman? Whewwwww that feels better...I love ya'll ~Patsy~
