Papa,
I love you so much. I don't have the "right" words to express how I feel. My memories from my childhood are filed with you. Christmas growing up with you was truly magical. All those lights and family time. All the creative houses you and granny made. My childhood was something dreams are made of. I got to live in the Christmas spirit for months. Showing others and helping to bring smiles to others. What kid can say they got to have a winter wonderland with raiders, a slay, Santa and dress up like a elf. People would come from all over to see our lights. Summer time was great also, you would
Let me get dirty and plant flowers and help plant vegitables in your garden. I ran around bare foot and muddy and loved ever second of it. You have me my love for animals by always talking about birds and other beautiful creatures in nature. You always made me slow down take a second and look at the roses. When this world takes you in the fast lane you gave me the gift to slow down and smell the roses. Papa I love you! I'll see you again. Give everyone a hug for me. Expecially papa J!