A Visit from Pop

This past Saturday we had a graduation/birthday party for my daughter, Marie. What made it extra special (besides the hundred family and friends that stopped by for way too much food) was the visit from Pop. Sporting his newest do-rag, he braved public inquisitions and paid his respects to Marie and to wish her the best.

He was very proud of her a few weeks ago when her picture appeared in the local paper. She won a statewide academic competition for which she’ll be traveling to Tennessee for nationals. Pop was stopping total strangers as he walked to inform them "This is My Granddaughter!"

Pop continues to grow stronger each day. Some days are better than others. Saturday was better. Surrounded by all that joy, love and laughter, he grew stronger.