Happy Birthday, P!

As you know, birthdays are a pretty BIG deal with this girl! I LOVE birthdays... especially my own! P always spoiled me on my birthday, as you know. Today is P's earthly birthday. He'd be old. Very old.

I've been a bit worried and anxious about this day. I've been a bit emotional in anticipation of what today would bring. I've been more guarded and had a pep talk with myself this morning: "Keep your shiz together, Heidi Ray. Keep your shiz together, Heidi Ray." Monte came in this morning and asked me how I was. Probably don't do that!

Mr. Watkins came in right at 8 and told me to go get in his truck. He and Beyta and I went and got breakfast burritos from Heaven. For real! I don't need to need again until like Sunday night!

For lunch, X, KayKay, Abbs, Monte and I went to Farr's. That place holds a very special spot in my heart. Twice a year, P would take me to get ice cream. He'd always get licorice and fire stick. So gross! He'd eat it in two swallows and I'd make fun of him. We sat and laughed and laughed. It was perfect!

I love these people I work with. I love that they love him. I love that he loves them. I love that today is a good, good day. I love that we can still celebrate him in ways that make us smile. I love that I still feel him close by on days that are good and days that are hard.

Happy birthday, P! I hope you, Sarah, Lane, and Diana are having a Heavenly party with ice cream!!