Happy birthday Papa Joe

Another birthday, but not another year older. . .sad tears!  Yep, we celebrated another birthday without you; we miss you!  We had potluck and everyone brought a dish that reminded them of you!  You left us all with sweet and happy memories of you!

You would be so proud of your children.  They are beautiful people who have created responsible lives with their families.

They love their spouses the way you loved me...you taught them well.

They love their children the way you loved them.

They work hard, they sacrifice for what they want and they are grateful for what they have...you taught them well.

And your grandchildren, they would melt your heart.  They are beautiful, perfect and wonderful.  They give the sweetest smiles, the greatest hugs and the bestest kisses!  The grandchildren LOVE to hold your sword and you would be so happy to see their little faces light up knowing they got to hold papa's sword!  That silly sword!

We all miss you so very much, and we love you,

your forever family.