Happy birthday Pa Pa Dom!
Today is Grandpa's ninety-first birthday! What a blessing it must be to experience so much life. I recall past conversations with grandpa about "life" and his thoughts and reflection's and I have come to understand that there are many ups and many downs. The longer you live the more of them you experience. Not that that is new information to anyone, yet it is a reminder that we must enjoy the simple things in life. Not sweat the small stuff. Put things in perspective. Do your best to enjoy everything. It is all a blessing. Grandpa has always been humble and thankful. Respectful to the core and unselfish by nature. Now that is the measure of a man. What a honor it has been to look up to my grandpa Dom.
There has been a tradition in our family to measure your height in grandpa's basement at the bottom of the steps. As I reflected on that board tonight I recalled so many memories. Adam and I were first recorded Christmas of 1976. I always wanted to keep pace with Adam but that never happened. What memories. Tonight I stood Adison tall and made his first mark. I know that Adam was smiling down, what a proud moment, what and honor. By the way Adison is right on pace with his old man, look out. Then I stood little Bijou up and Jayna helped make her mark. Life is precious, enjoy every bit, it seems to go so fast. What a blessing.
Yesterday John, Brad and I ran in the Torchlight 5k downtown. What a great bonding experience. We have not had many opportunities to train together and what a great setting to get in a run. We were able to post eight minute miles and finished in twenty-four minutes. What great friends, what great memories.
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Hi Drew! I saw your Blog on Kathy's website and thought I'd check it out. I am so sorry about Adam. I have so many memories of him from church youth group, he was hilarious and so much fun. And from what I hear, he had a tremendous faith and attitude throughout his journey. What a blessing to know you will be reunitied with him; however I am sure the wait seems long at times. You are so right- life is such a gift and every moment should be cherished. What a treasure you have in your daughter and nephew.
Blessings, Rachel
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