papa

my papa went home this morning..
when allen and I first got married we lived with my grandparents.. I remember our car was having problems.. papa lifted the hood to see what was going on.. he said dont touch this its super hot. then proceed to take off the cap with his bare hands!! i also remember the thanksgiving we first had andy.. I NEVER fed him people food.. but papa loaded up a plate of ham to give him.. allen and I were wide eyed .. but do you think I was going to correct this man..NO WAY he was perfect in everyway. if he thought he needed ham.. then ham it was:)
growing up he would load up all the grandkids and take us to pick out a treat when we had our sleepovers..
He always helped mother with every party she has ever had.. running to this store or that store.. a while back I even had papa take me to the market to show me the exact meat to buy to make his beef stew.. ( which he always made a batch for allen when he was in town. as he knew how much he loved it.. from when we lived with him) he is the cutest man.. his hand shake was his word..

I love him