Grandpa Fred

"The history of our grandparents is remembered not with rose petals but in the laughter and tears of their children and their children's children.  It is into us that the lives of grandparents have gone.  It is in us that their history becomes a future."

  ~Charles and Ann Morse

J's grandfather passed away late Monday night after 90+ years.  He was an amazing man who worked hard his whole life.  I feel so blessed to have met him and am grateful b/c without him, there would have been no J or any of the other Shaps that have found a special place in my heart.

I am sad that Sam never got to meet his great-grandpa but we'll continue to share the memories we had of him.  I know that Grandpa Fred will be watching over Sam and dribbling chocolate chip cookie crumbs on my little boy's head.  

We love you Grandpa Fred!  You will be truly missed.  <3