Friday, June 20, 2008

"Papa" or is it "Pampa"?

Looks like I've started a family feud! With all this talk about Papa, I thought I'd post a picture I found when we were unpacking of Jason and Papa and pay tribute! Over the last couple of days there has been a debate that everyone called Papa, "Pampa" except for Grammy and Jason. Jason begs to differ, so cousins Jan and Val are going to be called in for clarification. There is even a bet on the line so this is looking very interesting!!!! Now, Grammy brought up a very good point. She believes that the grandkids all called him "Pampa" when they were young and outgrew that and switched it to "Papa" when they got older. That could be very possible as Ty couldn't say "Grammy" for a while and called her "Gee,Gee" but then once his vocabulary came in he switched and now calls her "Grammy"!

I wish so much I would have had the chance to meet Papa. From all the stories I've heard he was the perfect definition of "Grandpa". He instilled a strong work ethic and responsibility with fun and most of all with love to all of his grandchildren. He took the time to kick the ball around and play but when there was a job to do you rolled up your sleaves and helped out wherever it was needed. You didn't question, complain or criticize - you just did it and in the end you were grateful for the lessons he taught you and the time you had spent together. As I have recently lost my Grandparents, I so wish I would have spent more time, I would have said I love you just one more time but I find comfort in that its only a matter of time that my Lord will come and get me and take me home to see Him and them again. So, I will get to meet Papa and hear these stories from his point of view and then we will see who's right!!!!

I love you guys and sometimes starting a family debate is really fun!!!

Jason and his Papa

2 comments:

Amy Collins said...

For the record, Nene agrees with me! We all (except Jason) called him Pampa. :)

Judy Martin said...

...and I guess you're taking the word of your grandmother over that of your mother! Well, I guess that's only fail...respect for elders and all!

Ginny, this is a wonderful tribute to Papa; he would have loved it. Thanks!