Today I was sitting thinking of my dad and how wonderful a grandpa he was. If you knew my dad you knew he was such a sweet and loving man with a heart of pure gold… He loves his grandkids so much and it was always apparent when he was with them. Brandon and Montana are truly blessed to have known him.
I remember when Brandon was little and learning how to talk my dad was “poppy”… And Brandon was always my dads Burger. I remember my dad was watching Montana one night and he took her to McDonalds for dinner, she told him she wanted Chicken Nuggets so he got her a 20 pack of Chicken Nuggets…. Ha Ha! And did not get why she only ate 4 or 5.. I love this Story that is so my dad.
On July 23rd my dad called me (I still have his message saved on my phone it gives me comfort on the hard days) when I called him back I decided today was The day I was going to tell him I was pregnant; I remember pacing back and forth in the driveway. I was so scared I know I was 28 years old and married, with a home and career but for some reason I was so scared to tell my dad I was pregnant… (I know strange, but I am kind of a goof like that) I will never forget the excitement in his voice when I told him. He truly seemed so happy and excited and I will be forever grateful that I had that moment with my dad… And boy was he excited that weekend my brother had a BBQ at his house with some Alfa Customers and friends and to my surprise EVRYONE knew.. Umm dad.. This was a secret the Pickett’s don’t know yet! HA Ha That’s my dad. Although that Pregnancy ended in miscarriage. I feel so grateful that I had that moment with my dad. Its really hard to know that I will not be able to hear that excitement in his voice the next time… Or to see him hold my babies, I struggle with this so much. I know he is around I feel his presence from time to time, Its like he is watching over me… However the hole left in my life is agonizing, how I urn for my dad.
Dad we miss you so much! Thank you for being an amazing Grandpa and father!
2 comments:
Haha 20 nuggets! I think about your dad all the time Jamie, I know a lot of people do. He really is so loved. I am so glad you got the joy of telling your dad you were pregnant. I'm sure he is probably loving the grand baby right now. Love and miss you!
Oh Jamie.... I miss him so much. I want you to be confident that he is holding your little ones right now. They will definitely know him and already do. He was such an amazing man. I can totally see him buying 20 nuggets! He always did everything "big". He bought big, he drove the BIGGEST motorhome I had EVER seen! and he loved big. Such a sweet man. Thanks for sharing your memories. The other day I was at your mom's watering her plants and Cam had ALL 4 couch pillows propped up on the lounge portion and he said... "I'm sittin' in Charlie's spot today!" It was so cute, he remembered your dad's "spot" on the couch! We love you guys. Thanks again for sharing some fun memories! XO
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