PAWPAW'S MESSAGES TO MY GRANDSONS 100 - A message for Bryson Edward

PAWPAW'S MESSAGES TO MY GRANDSONS 100 - A message for Bryson Edward

Pawpaw loves Connor, Bryson and archer forever!

To my beloved buddy-pal Bryson,

Pawpaw loved and misses you every day. I even dreamed about you last night. In my dream, you were about 5 years old. We played cars and games and snuggled until you fell asleep in my arms just like you used to.

Bryson snuggle

Did you know that you were named after me? Your middle name is Edward - Bryson Edward Gilmer.  My middle name is Edward too - Steven Edward Skelley. Your Mom and Dad surprised me one day with the news that you and I would share a middle name. I have loved you even before you were born.

My father's middle name was also Edward. I was named after him. His name was Fred Edward Skelley. My dad was very athletic in his youth. He was a Golden Gloves boxer. He was also the Varsity Running Back for his High School football team. And, he was a Varsity Baseball player in High School.

Edward is an English male name. It is derived from the Anglo-Saxon name Ēadweard, composed of the elements ēad "wealth, fortunate; prosperous" and weard "guardian, protector”. So, Edward means rich/wealthy protector.

Snuggle time with my buddy-pals

It is now the year 2025. I miss you every day. I hope you are having a wonderful childhood. Do you play sports? If so, I bet that you are exceptional. Do you remember bouncing and jumping on your trampoline with Pawpaw? That was a daily event when I visited once a month. Sometimes you fell asleep in my arms right on the trampoline at naptime while Connor was in school.

I love you and miss you, Bryson. Always know that. I would have never left you willingly. If I am still alive when you grow up and find these messages, I hope that you will reach out to me. I'd love to hear from you, my buddy-pal.

Love you,

Pawpaw

PAWPAW'S MESSAGES TO MY GRANDSONS 99 - A message for Connor Rudolph

PAWPAW'S MESSAGES TO MY GRANDSONS 99 - A message for Connor Rudolph

****Pawpaw will always love his buddy-pals Connor, Bryson and Archer!****

To my Buddy-pal, Connor,

This is a special message to you, Connor, I haven't been allowed to see you or speak to you since you were 9 years old. You'll be 13 this June. Luckily, someone saw news of you and shared it with me. Pawpaw is so very happy to hear that you are a musician! You play trumpet, recorder, drums and piano! Bravo!

I am also a musician. I am so delighted to learn that the art and joy of music is in your heart too. Do you remember that we used to sing a bedtime song together? I had composed that very lullabye for your Mom when she was a baby. I sang to her every night of her childgood. "Goodnight. Goodnight. Sleep well my little angel. I love you. I'll see you in the morning. Goodnight. Goodnight. Sleep well my little angel. I love you. I love you. Goodnight."

One year, I brought you and Bryson a CD of my song CHRISTMAS LOVE. You two would ask me to play "Pawpaw's song" over and over again in the car.

When I was just 17 years old, I composed this song, "JUST YOU AND ME."

When I was just 20 years old, I wrote, "THINKING OF YOU."

I hope that you have a wonderful music journey using your many talents. You have always had a beautiful and caring heart and spirit. You will create beautiful and soulful music, Connor.

Pawpaw loves and misses you more than you could ever know.

Please know that I did not abandon you, Bryson and Archer. My husband and I were no longer welcome at your home. My heart will always be broken over this.

Go, young man. Enjoy life. Share your beautiful heart and change your world for the better. Pawpaw will always be rooting for you from either earth or heaven.

I love you.