Yep, lump in the throat here just reading that. Happy Birthday PawPaw Randall.
Toward the end of a long day of shooting docks.
Trolling between docks I pass the metallic blue balloon floating. As I go buy I flip the jig over the ribbon, reel it in and let the Balloon go into to bottom of the boat, intending to dispose of it back at the launch. A gust of wind picks up and the balloon floats up on the back deck. I step back there to grab it and I see the words" Happy Birthday Paw Paw Randall". Written in marker. What was on the back side blurred my vision and put lump in my throat I couldn't swallow.
The following letter was on the back.
I am in the 9th grade now.
I am one of the top students in my computer apps
Hope you are having a great birthday up in heaven. I miss you so much. I am making good grades. I am in key club. I get to help people in need. I hope you are proud of me. I love you and miss you so much. Happy Birthday.
In todays world it is hard to be tender hearted. That message found soft spots in my heart that I had long since callused over.
It is with a tear in my eye and a heavy heart that I say Happy Birthday Paw Paw Randall
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Yep, lump in the throat here just reading that. Happy Birthday PawPaw Randall.
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Yes, just reading it did cause blurred vision. To who ever is PawPaw Randall Happy Birthday and it sounds like you have a special grandchild
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That is maybe a sign that we ALL should be nicer and more caring in everything we do.
We send up balloons to Heaven every year on my son in law’s birthday. Killed in a freak accident 4/20/2013.
My grandson will be 12 years old the 24th of this month.
Happy Birthday to Papaw Randall.
Great post.
Thanks for sharing.
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On this rainy Saturday morning I went a got another balloon. I sent it once again towards the heavens.
May we all make an unforgettable impression on those we touch.
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Very cool
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