This photo is exactly how I will remember you Pepe.. the biggest smile, the loudest laugh and of course there was the snoring. I never dreamt the last time I was down, would be your last time with us. You and Granny always did your best for me.. opening your homes, driving me places when you could and showing genuine care and interest for everything I was doing. I will remember most, things we did when I was a kid.. 2 pc snack pack's at Kentucky Fried Chicken, treats at the store, my first time ever behind the wheel of a car it was with you. And of course there was that time I caught the big mackerel and you got stinky pollack Then what came next I would never have imagined but when I had a baby this past January, I saw a whole new side of you that I didn't know or expect. You were so thrilled with my dear son Andrew .. your great-grandson. You spent many times holding him and I will hold dear in my heart the look on your face every time you saw him. On our last visit to see you this past August you were so loving with Andrew.. holding him, picking him up and trying to console him. You made each other laugh, and for that I am grateful. I will tell him how much you loved him. The last time we saw you is captured in the pictures I took in your driveway, I'm so glad I took that moment to get my camera. We will never forget you and there is so much I could never share it all here. Look over us, you will be the angel on my shoulder and I know when I am laughing you are laughing with me. You were my Pepe and I have a lifetime of treasured memories, I'm so glad I had these years with you and that you were able to watch me grow into womanhood and motherhood with the pride you obviously had.. Have a drink for me would ya? xoxoxox Love to the rest of the family.. and remember LIFE IS TOO SHORT
