Julie posted a condolence
Thursday, May 19, 2005
Papa will be so missed by me and by all of us who loved him so much. He was supposed to live forever, you know growing a little older and a little slower each year, but always going to be there. I've never seen Mama without him, it will be difficult to see her walk in my house without papa behind her yelling, "Bubbles" (his nickame for Courtney). He gave us grandchildren and great granchildren all nicknames that we answered to all the years he was here. I will always remember how he would rub his whiskers on our faces and thought that was somehow showing us how much he loved us, while leaving whisker burn on our faces. I wish today that he could do that. I watched him pass, it was so peaceful. How lucky we are that God wanted him so badly that he didn't even have time to give us any notice that he would be leaving us soon. I thank God for the life he allowed my papa to live, for the lives he allowed my papa to create, and for the love he passed thru my papa and we will pass on to the next generations. I will miss Papa greatly, but know that he is in a wonderful place where he can finally eat all the sugar he wants, and he is now allowed. To my mama, I will be here for you always, anything you need, anytime, any place. Papa knew you would be taken care of and knew he didn't have to worry. We have a strong family that will always remember Papa. I will tell Courtney stories of Papa B and how much he loved her and how his eyes just lit up when playing with her, Austin, Jessica, and Jamie. Thank you Papa B for being the greatest Papa a granddaughter could ask for. I wish for you peace and I know that you are sitting by those pearly gates with the sun shining, in a hammock perhaps, in that white t-shirt and shorts, barefooted and enjoying your eternal life as God has promised you. I love you and will remember you always. Granddaughter #3, Julie Marie (ho-ho)
