I am doing my first Love Thursday(well Saturday now) taken from Michelle at Bleeding Espresso.  I have never done this special day but when I saw her topic yesterday I wanted to share.

My Boppa is my Dad's dad.  He was always my favorite and we both knew how to make each other laugh.  He would always walk past my feet hanging off the couch when I was watching TV, and secretly tickle them and then let out a big belly laugh, I got you! he would say.  He always came to my soccer games in high school and in College.  College soccer was more important to me that he even drove up with my dad and watch a few games.  It made my heart soar!  He was so important to me. 

He passed away on Dec 31 2002.  After which I had my first trip to Italy.  He was stationed in Lucca when he was in the Army and he asked me once when I returned back. 

"Did you see anyone that looked like me?" 

HAHAHAHA!!  and Gross Boppa!  But in the end his death hit me hard.  That is why I truly believe he is always with me.  So I am never to far away from him.  Nothing can ever change the time and love I had with him. 

I just visited his grave with my Mom and Dad right before I left in June, and it was the first time I have visited since the funeral.  But I think it is ok, because I see him everyday anyways.  Just like visiting an old friend. 

I have no pictures of my Boppa on this computer( it was before digital was so prevalent) so I will have to post one another time. 

Happy Love Saturday everyone!!  Change is good!

a presto