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