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
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See what I meant by my Blog Nation post? You have me in tears. Wow...19 years. I didn't realize it had been that long. I never knew your Daddy, but the pain of him not being here for Judson is so real to me. You are so lucky to have a Pop-Pop in your life for Judson. I have my break downs as well and I feel so much better after I let it all out. I think that is part of being human and feeling love for someone. *HUGS*
We all feel better after a breakdown once in a while. I didn't know your dad, but most of the rest of my family does. May 20 will make 2 years since my daddy died. We still miss him and think of him often. I'm glad Judson has a Pop-Pop to take him riding on tractors. My brother, Billy, does that for the kids in my family now.
I am sitting here with tears in my eyes. I think it's something about having our own children that make those feelings so real. Your Daddy would be so proud of Judson and you!
Aww I can just imagine the feeling that overcomes you on that day. I have tears in my eyes just reading your post. And like you said once you let it all out you feel so much better. I've had my share of that today with my Uncle's passing. It's all normal for us to feel this way. Hugs being sent your way girl!
I'm so sorry for your pain. I know you are so sad that Judson won't experience certain things with you Daddy, but isn't it wonderful to know Judson has a special angel looking over him? I'm glad Pop-Pop is there to do the tractor rides, but trust me, your Daddy is there watching!
Hugs!
I can only imagine how you feel. But I agree with what you say about having break downs and feeling better. I'm glad you guys have PopPop to do the things your dad would have done.
Oh Shannon...tears are just flowing..your post is so heartfelt and knowing you I know it is truely from the depths of your soul...David speaks of your Dad sometimes when things come up...like Saturday when we took Joseph to the taxidermist...I am so glad Sonny Boy is good to Judson..I love what you said about Judson being a double barrel Frog Harrell...I think it is a perfect fit!!! Know we love you very much!
Girl I am sitting here with tears running down my face...I know that you wished that your dad was here to share the love with Judson but know that he is always with you all and watching over you.
OMG Shannon - you had me bawling. I could just envision every word. I'm so proud of you and your family and Frog would be too and I know he would be glad to know that Judson is getting to experience all aspects of being "all boy" and loving those tractos.
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