That “Grand Idea” of traveling going with the Snowbirds as in herds Changing with the Seasons... For what ever reasons...
Changed when seven pounds of squirm and delight was cradled in my arms- five years ago that night
Instant Love as from Above Never to cease, never to release a 24/7 little boy, Tony Boy, (and Lucy too) Filling my life with Joy.
I wondered at times how it would be... Retired... Just my wife and me.
And when I weighed the cost Thought of the loss Someone else called “Grandpa”. The little voices saying “Grandpa!”, “Poppa!” Rang louder still, louder beyond all measure than all the sites and sounds the world could offer.
No other decision was possible to make Than to spend my life raising my “children” Building memories, building lives. Instilling character the only way I know... Loving and living, and when necessary -- using words.
My “children” will live their life, living memories, giving memories, creating memories, of times when they were young Saying, “I love you Grandpa.” “I love you Poppa.” Hearing, “I love you too my child.” Knowing, “See you in the morning.” Refers to Heaven.
“The greatest love you can show is to give your life for your family.” (It is a paraphrase but consider the original Author.)