85 Years

Tonight we celebrated a birthday for a man who is one of the most loving, caring, giving men I know. That man would be my Grandpop. Ever since I was young, I recognized the kindness and love this man showed me. My first memory I have of my Grandpop is his face when he saw me swinging on the swing he made me in my backyard. He made it for my 3rd birthday, and he didn't just make it for me, he showed me how to use it. He taught me how to swing, and up until a few years ago, I still would swing on that swing. It eventually became too rotted to salvage, and I rememer the day we took it apart to throw it in the trash and how deep my heart sank. My Grandpop has made me so many things since then that I still have, and I can not tell you what these things mean to me. I think my favorite are the birdhouses. Every time we look out and watch the birds, we always think of him. My second favorite is my Wizard of Oz display box in which he painted the yellow brick road and Emerald City. He is such a talented man. My favorite thing to do with my Grandpop growing up was riding bikes. We used to ride bikes all the time. He would take me down to the Ferry and we'd watch it come in and go out, and we'd wave to the people on the boat. He makes the best spaghetti and clam sauce, the best meatballs, the best chicken cutlets, the best sausage, the best banana splits, the best pancakes, the best french toast, the best pasta vazul, and I could go on and on. He's helped build houses, walls, porches, sheds, decks, and I could go on and on. He fought in a war, and often worked three jobs to support his family. He NEVER complains, always sees the good in people, and always has room in his heart for one more. This man is who I look up to in life and I love him so much!! He truly is the best Grandpop ever and I'm so glad he had a happy birthday today!
Click pic to viewe album..

Grandpop's 85th