Happy Birthday Logan,
It is unbelievable that on Saturday, August 8, 2015, you turned into a teenager. How did that happen so fast? Gosh, you've done so much in your short life. You were always sports minded and have played nearly every sport in your age group: Baseball, football, basketball--you love fishing; bicycling long distances, riding skate boards, scooters and EVEN riding lawnmowers. I would say you are a well rounded boy and very handsome to boot. Your Alfalfa hair has been tamed. You are precious to me. Don't ever forget that!
Paw Paw would be so proud that you have continued on with the things he taught you. I believe you could be a fishing guide now, thanks to Paw Paw's early influence on you. You need to learn to fry those catches, like Paw Paw always did. We could eat our weight in them. I miss seeing you each morning with your big old morning smile. I miss you being little, and me and Paw Paw taking turns rocking you to sleep at night. The time has passed by like a flash, and it will continue to do so. Enjoy your life and stay sweet.
Another very important part of your future is that you are learning to earn your money. I am proud you are working for your dad this summer. You have learned a valuable skill, to save for things that are important to you. Mark and Kimberly have taught you many life skills. Right now, you may not realize the importance of these lessons, but as you mature, you will know. Keep listening to them and knowing they love you and your brother. They have you best interests at heart always and would fight a Tiger for you.
Happy Birthday my sweet grandson Logie Bear. I love you forever and more than I could ever express to you.
Memaw
Monday, August 10, 2015
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
Happy Sweet 16 Micah
Happy Birthday to my 1st born male grandchild. I can't believe you are already 16 and so much time has passed from 1999 to now. You have grown into quite a lovely man. I wish I could see and hear your voice more. I know I will as time passes. Many years ago, Paw Paw and I made a choice and you and Logan had to go with it. You weren't very happy at first but it seems things are settling down now and our choice was the best for you and Logan.
I look back over my shoulder as I wander on down the road of life and see a baby born whom I wanted so badly. You have been a joy to me and your Paw Paw for so many years. Paw Pa wanted to live long enough to watch you walk across the stage and collect your diploma from High School. We wanted to watch you propel into the future, and for your future to be a fantastic one you would always love. I hope to be able to see you walk across that stage, for him, and for me. I want to watch you through my eyes and his, and know why this was so important to him. I was told a long time ago if a person finds a career they love and also makes money, that person would never mind getting up in the morning to make his living. Make it fun Micah! Be productive in your life. Enjoy it!
Before you know it you will be in college, and then in the work world. Time does not stand still for any of us, that's for sure. Make your life count for something. Keep your integrity, for it is a shining beacon people will look to. Remember, honesty is a virtue. Caring about others is another asset that is to be savored and gives back so much to the giver. When we learn to think of others all else will fall into place. This is not to say you shouldn't care for yourself too because if you don't care for yourself you CAN'T care for others. You are your best friend and don't forget that either. No one can take care of you like you can. Someday you will be driving. Do it responsibly, following all rules of the road. I cherish your life and want it to be a long one that you are proud of and anyone who comes in contact with you will remember that "nice young man". This means put the phone away until you get back home or to your destination or you have to talk to someone make sure you are stopped in a safe place to make that call or answer that call. Phone calls can wait. People are killed every day thinking the phone call or text is so important and they will never have an accident. It happens too fast. One minute the vehicle ahead of you is so far away and the next you are on top of it. Caution!
I love you forever. Paw Paw loves you forever and he will never forget the two boys who kept him alive because they needed him. You helped him and he helped you. This is the formula for love.
Now, until the next birthday of 17 I will leave you with this blog that includes words of wisdom from a 71 year old Memaw who thinks of you every day of her life. A Memaw who wants you safe and to live to be a wise elderly old man full of vim and vigor.
Love you Micah Jul!
Memaw
I look back over my shoulder as I wander on down the road of life and see a baby born whom I wanted so badly. You have been a joy to me and your Paw Paw for so many years. Paw Pa wanted to live long enough to watch you walk across the stage and collect your diploma from High School. We wanted to watch you propel into the future, and for your future to be a fantastic one you would always love. I hope to be able to see you walk across that stage, for him, and for me. I want to watch you through my eyes and his, and know why this was so important to him. I was told a long time ago if a person finds a career they love and also makes money, that person would never mind getting up in the morning to make his living. Make it fun Micah! Be productive in your life. Enjoy it!
Before you know it you will be in college, and then in the work world. Time does not stand still for any of us, that's for sure. Make your life count for something. Keep your integrity, for it is a shining beacon people will look to. Remember, honesty is a virtue. Caring about others is another asset that is to be savored and gives back so much to the giver. When we learn to think of others all else will fall into place. This is not to say you shouldn't care for yourself too because if you don't care for yourself you CAN'T care for others. You are your best friend and don't forget that either. No one can take care of you like you can. Someday you will be driving. Do it responsibly, following all rules of the road. I cherish your life and want it to be a long one that you are proud of and anyone who comes in contact with you will remember that "nice young man". This means put the phone away until you get back home or to your destination or you have to talk to someone make sure you are stopped in a safe place to make that call or answer that call. Phone calls can wait. People are killed every day thinking the phone call or text is so important and they will never have an accident. It happens too fast. One minute the vehicle ahead of you is so far away and the next you are on top of it. Caution!
I love you forever. Paw Paw loves you forever and he will never forget the two boys who kept him alive because they needed him. You helped him and he helped you. This is the formula for love.
Now, until the next birthday of 17 I will leave you with this blog that includes words of wisdom from a 71 year old Memaw who thinks of you every day of her life. A Memaw who wants you safe and to live to be a wise elderly old man full of vim and vigor.
Love you Micah Jul!
Memaw
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