Back when times were simpler. You weren’t just my pawpaw. You filled a place in my life where I needed you most. You loved me, took care of me, and made me feel safe. You were my storm buddy. I had to hear your voice just to calm down. Even if that meant a teacher calling you from school or missing out on a family beach trip to sit in the basement watching the weather together. Some of my sweetest childhood memories have you in them. I would dollar you to death but you always made sure to have one to give me. I was the little girl who followed her pawpaw around everywhere. Especially to the store. You’d grab your 2 liter mountain dews and whatever snack I wanted. I could always count on you growing up. Thank you for being there when I needed you most and filling a place in my life that nobody else could. I’ll always love you pawpaw.
