Missin Pop Lebo

Alicyn hit a rough spot this evening, all of a sudden she started asking questions about Pop Lebo. We are driving us home from dance, just talking, she's asking questions, and next thing I know she is crying. Not just a little crying, she is balling. "I miss Pop Lebo, he was my favorite person, I want to hug him". It was heartbreaking. We talked about how our memories of him will last forever and that he is in Heaven waiting to see us again. I reminded Ali of how much Pop loves her even if she can't see or touch him. When we got home, I pulled up pictures on the computer and we shared our favorite memories of Pop. I told her that on her first Christmas, Pop bought her a red rider wagon and pulled her all over the house in it. And that he used to let Annie (his weenie dog) lick the peanut butter right off his face. And when we babysat Annie, we were given full instructions an her morning routine. A slice of bacon and fig newton dipped in coffee! He spoiled that little dog rotten!!! Her favorite memory was that he gave the best hugs. I am thankful that she is able to remember Pop, he loved her to the moon and back. Alicyn decided that she wanted to be left alone to think, so she ate dinner in her room last night. After dinner, she was not sad anymore. I wonder what triggered these thoughts of Pop. I love that she has such a big heart just like him :)