Wednesday, February 6, 2008

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOMPIE!

I'm fairly certain that no one outside my family knows what a Bompie is.  I know for sure that no one else has a Bompie... but everyone should.  My Bompie has been one of the constants in my life.  He has always been a tremendous example to me.  He supported me, and respected my decisions during a very tough time in my life. 

 Bompie is my Grandpa.  I feel so lucky to have been blessed with 4 amazing Grandparents.  I have always felt loved, and special.  (That's pretty incredible since they have about a million grandkids, and 10 great grandkids!)  Bompie has been married to my Nanny for 54 years!  In a time when marriage is disposable- they have stood strong.  

One of my favorite Bompie memories is when Pyper was born.  She was his first great grandchild, and he was so proud.  While I was in the hospital he brought me a copy of the birth announcement, that he made to send out.   

I will forever picture him sitting on the kitchen floor talking to me, or in his coveralls working outside with a big grin on his face when I drive up the hill.  I will never forget him still calling my Nanny "baby" after 54 years.  He loves my husband- and he loves my kids.  I will always have a special memory of the beautiful blessing that he gave Crew. 

When Dale and I grow up- we want to be just like Nanny and Bompie!  We love you Bompie!  HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!   

1 comment:

Carrie Anne said...

OH that is so sweet! I'm glad you've had him in your life...what a special tribute to him. Isn't it amazing who Heavenly Father puts in our lives to help us get through? What a darling and sweet grandpa!