Jewells of Thought

February 3rd, 2020

Three years have passed since I created this series. I needed to arrange all of my thoughts from that time and sort out my feelings from the facts a little bit.

Now in June of 2023, it has been 18 years since Grandpa Freddy went home to be with the Lord. I wrote this in February, but my Grandparents Anniversary was in June. So this seems meant to be in time for Father’s Day as well.

February is a month to commemorate love. Today in 2020, I can think about the next few days with more clarity, but not necessarily with less tears. My tears still equate my love for him. Fifteen years ago…

…the Inauguration of our 43rd President. I was so excited to share my birthday with this momentous occasion, George Bush Jr. becoming our newest President. Earlier in January, I contacted Senator Lugar’s Office. During my senior year in high school, a representative from Lugar’s team took part in our Veterans Day Program. So I contacted him about the interviews I had already put together, due to Grandpa.

Papaw was watching me discover my love for history. I was beginning to appreciate the stories and wisdom he had to give. It was a beautiful year, classes were going well, life was good.

So back to the festivities of the Inauguration and my birthday; I was in 7th heaven. The only unfortunate point of the day was having to go to choir. It was a Thursday after all. I missed seeing all the activities of the day. My conscience forced me to the fine arts building that Thursday afternoon. Although, music has never been forced on me; it’s a part of me.

A phone call came later that evening and my roomie caught it first. It was Mamaw and Papaw wishing me a Happy Birthday. My 20th birthday was an exhilarating day! Everything and everyone seemed healthy and good in my world.

That is until…

This Special Series will continue.