~ Papa Byrd ~

This Is Papa...

Papa Byrd is at Chapel Hill, Lydia's old stomping ground.  

He's in the ICU.  

Since a few days after Christmas he's been battling pneumonia and worsening pulmonary fibrosis.

Willie talked to his mom this morning. 

She said Papa Byrd has been talking a lot about seeing Lydia.  

Says he can see her face.

Says he can see her over there.  

We'll be leaving soon to go and be with them.  My man at the wheel and me sitting shotgun ~ we will be traveling down that road we know so well. That road that leads to "the Hill".  

I think we'll pack Lydia's "wheels" to donate to the Children's floor at UNC.  

Last Saturday the boys were able to spend sometime with their Papa, creating all kinds of mischief in that small hospital room.  Thankful they were able to play, talk and laugh with him.  

A little while ago I told Luke about what's going on.  We talked about how it's OK to be sad and to cry.  We talked about life and death.  Hard stuff for a 6 year old, hard stuff for this 38 year old.  He smiled when I reminded him Papa will be with Lydia soon.  But, best of all ~ he'll be with Jesus. 

That's true hope.