In Loving Memory
For the man who, at retirement age, agreed to take in and raise a two year old little girl wearing no shoes and a dirty diaper;
For the man who played school with his granddaughter;
For the man who sat her on his knee and taught her all the silly songs that Grandma would tell her not to repeat;
For the man who watched his granddaughter dance around to Bon Jovi on the hardwood living room floor when the carpet was being replaced;
For the man who would sit for hours so his granddaughter could show him what could be done with a computer, although he had no understanding of them at all;
For the man who built a desk, exactly as she wanted it, with no blueprints for reference, for that computer;
For the man who used to tell everyone he knew that his granddaughter was going to be the first woman president, because she was so smart (Sorry Grandpa, politics just aren't my thing);
For the man who used to tickle his granddaughter's feet while he sat in his chair watching television;
For the man who taught his entire family that the most important thing in life is family;
For the man who always stood behind his word and considered a handshake an unbreakable promise;
For the man who never met a stranger and earned the respect of everyone who knew him;
For the man who taught me to never give up on dreams;
For the man who gave me a life to be thankful for; values and morals I am proud of; and love and respect for others;
For the most influential man in my life...
I love you, Grandpa - Happy Birthday. I miss you more than words can express, but I also feel you and Grandma with me every day. Thank you for that - thank you for always being with me - I hope I make you proud.
Love, Misty Dawn
(This photo was taken on my wedding day. My grandpa had told me that I could get married in his home (where I was raised), but he would not be able to attend. He stated that he needed to be with Grandma at the nursing home, and he was sorry, but he would be there in spirit. My husband and I refused to accept that - So, we planned the wedding for when we knew Grandpa would be home for lunch!!! Sneaky, I know - but my grandpa taught me that when you want something bad enough, you've got to work hard and not give up on getting it.)
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY TO ALL MY VERY SPECIAL BLOGGING FRIENDS - I LOVE YOU ALL!
