It’s so hard to believe you’ve been gone from this earth for almost 12 years. I love you with all my heart. You will never know how much your love shaped my life and the person I am today.
I think of you every year on your birthday even when you’re not here, it’s a celebration of the day you were born.
You brought sunshine to so many people’s lives and showed me what a decent person looked and acted like. Thank you for taking me in to live with you and granny as a troubled teen. You help change the trajectory of my life and I know I would not be where I am today without you to guide me.


Happy Birthday! I love you more than words can say.
Melinda
Thank you!!!
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You must have someone special in your life too.
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I’m thankful gramps and granny took you in, too! I bet you added lots of love and energy to their lives. Happy Birthday, Gramps! Today is my husband David’s birthday. Now, we are both 65 until my birthday next month.
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What a lovely tribute Mel. It’s so wonderful that you had such loving grandparents who could give you a stable home and model real love for you. Thinking of you and sending hugs as you remember your Gramps.
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they saved my life too.
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