Sincerely FRO me to you: Men in Wigs
I was blessed with a wonderful grandfather. He was a kind, loving, fun man who meant the world to me. He had the best sense of humor ever. Seriously, ever. He was always joking, always having fun. Pap loved to tease people.
When I graduated high school he gave me this picture:
Along with a note that read:
To Heather on her graduation day – when you pick a man, please do at least this good.
Don’t ask me why he was wearing a wig. I have no clue, other than that’s just the sort of thing he did. I have pictures of him at our wedding reception with faux nose rings. He was always up to something.
So on the eve of our wedding, my husband and I gave this to Pap:
To Pap on my wedding day – I hope I did.
It’s been 5 and a half years since Pap died, and I still ache inside whenever I think of him. My daughters may not get to know him here on earth, but I’m so thankful I have stories (and pictures!) like this that capture the essence of him, so they can know who he was.
Love you Pap, and miss you every day.
For more FRO stories (or to share your own!), check out the party over at the Glamorous Life Association:
By Martha, June 11, 2009 @ 1:01 am
That is awesome! I love that you replied back in kind.
By The Glamorous Life Association, June 11, 2009 @ 10:00 am
Oh my goodness that is such a hysterical story! What a great guy he must have been…and what an awesome sport your husband was to play along years later!
This is the power of a good photo. It is like time travel at its best….
Thank you so much for coming to the FRO party today. A perfect post!!!
By Michelle, June 11, 2009 @ 12:09 pm
That’s a great story. Sounds like your grandpa enjoyed life to it’s fullest. I love that your husband played along. What great memories.
By Kathi D, June 11, 2009 @ 2:51 pm
I love that story! And I love your grandpa. And your husband. (You did good.)
By Jennifer B., June 11, 2009 @ 9:34 pm
I love it.