Well worth the sacrifice.

This past weekend was spent in my ancestral home with my family. This is not meant as a metaphor or clever play on words, it is literal. Over the weekend my parents and I crammed ourselves into the Sebring and made our way to Jasper, Georgia for my Grandaddy's 80th birthday. We were able to enjoy good food, good company, and most importantly the company of possible the greatest man that I have ever known...

...my Grandaddy. Born in 1928, he has graced this earth for 80 years and my life for 27 of those. I have never met a man more giving, or forgiving than him.

In addition to seeing him I was also able to visit with the entire Wade clan. A feat that does not happen very often, the last time occurring 7 years ago when my brother got married. It was wonderful having everyone together for this wonderful occasion, we laughed, watched football, and were able to catch up on the lives of those we hold most dear.

The weekend was best summed up by a DVD that my brother put together and that you can view at his blog, just follow the link on mine if you are interested.

This weekend was special for me in that I gave up the chance to be in 1776 at my local community theater. It's second weekend of the run was this past weekend. It is a show that I have dreamed of being able to be apart of for a long time.

Looking back I wouldn't have traded this weekend for anything.

'Til we meet again

Paul

Give credit where credit is due. Part Deaux

Congratulations to Senator Barack Obama who is now the first American of African descent to be elected to the presidency.

I wish him the best and hope he will lead with common sense and wisdom.

And I hope he is able to come through on all the promises he made during this campaign.

But don't blame me if I don't hold my breath.

Til' we meet again.

Paul