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.

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