Father's Day

For a little over a week now, I've been sort of dreading Father's Day because it's the first one without Roby J.  It wasn't as bad as I thought it could've been.  After church, my family and Christopher's family came over to our house for lunch.  Nana couldn't join us because of a church function; I know she was thinking about Papaw extra today, though.  I just tried to focus my energies on the family that was present today; I enjoyed spending time with my own dad, my father-in-law, and Grandad Martin.  We're very blessed to have such great dads and grandads in our lives.

My birthday (this Tuesday) will also be my first birthday without Papaw and it really does make me sad.  Just a few years ago, he gave me my annual birthday money in a "Seasons Greetings" bank envelope.  On the envelope he wrote "Shelley, it's your birthday, so Christmas isn't far away.  I like to be prompt."

Also, June 27th would've been Nana and Papaw's 63rd anniversary (it'll be mine and Christopher's 2nd anniversary) so I know that day will be tough as well.

We miss him.

Father's Day 2008

Papaw observing our wedding ceremony.  So handsome and regal.

Full of joy and spunk even at 90 years old.

Celebrating 61 years at our wedding reception.

My own dad that I hope to have many more years with!

Christopher and his father on our wedding day.

We are blessed!  I hope everyone else had a Father's Day full of joy, memories, and love.