Saturday was a fun day for Mr. Judson. That morning Grandaddy Smith took him riding on the golf cart & then riding on his tractor where he fell asleep. I took him inside for his nap. When I laid Judson down for his nap, I spoke softly and told Judson that this was the day that your Grandaddy Harrell passed way. (It was 19 years Saturday) and I was fine, no tears or break downs yet! I am usually ok on this day.
I have been saying lately that Judson is a (Double Barrell Frog Harrell) . If any of you remember my Daddy, you would say yes to that. If it could be done... Frog did it! lol . Anyway, after Judson's nap we headed to the easter egg hunt where he had a great time. After the "hunt" we headed over to Ganny & Pop-Pops house. She asked if he could stay with them since Daryl was off & we could have some time together & cook out with some of our friends.
As we arrived Pop-Pop was on a big (John Deere) tractor. My Daddy loved some John Deere tractors. He worked on them all of his life while owner of (Harrell's Tractor Repair). So Ganny called Pop-Pop on the phone & told him to come & get Judson to ride and she figured it would be a good get away for us to leave. This is where I have a break down...... He drives up to get Judson and Daryl & I give him a hug and a big kiss goodbye. I take a picture of them & they drive away. Judson looked so happy. I turned away and looked at my Mom gave her a hug & I told her as I broke down in tears, ( I know my Daddy would be so proud to see Judson in that tractor). I got in the truck and Daryl & I drove away as I was having a major break down. I have done fine all these years on the date that he died, but after having Judson I think about how proud he would be & it hurts my feelings. After my break down..... I felt great... I consumed plenty of cold beers and had a great night with my husband and friends.
On the bright side of things Sonny Boy (my step-father) loves Judson to pieces & Judson loves Pop-Pop. I know SonnyBoy will do all the things that my Daddy would have done with him. Thanks Pop-Pop....

Judson & Pop-Pop