Thomas Miles O'Connor, better known in our house as Paw-Paw-Paw died yesterday while taking a morning nap. He will be missed by many - particularly our two boys.
This photo was taken within moments of meeting Ben for the first time. That was in February, 2007. Ben loved Rob's Granddaddy instantly but we all struggled with what this next generation would call their great-grandparents. On a later visit, when Ben was talking quite a bit more, Thomas took the naming situation into his own hands. He said, "Ben, what do you call that man?", pointing to Rob's father. Ben replied, "Paw-Paw". "Well, then you will call me Paw-Paw-Paw". And, that was it.
This photo was not taken the first time Paw-Paw-Paw met Liam, but perhaps the second. Liam was (and still is) shy to meet new people. To say that he clung to me even from the very beginning would be an understatement. But, here he is, sitting happily with his Paw-Paw-Paw. Perhaps it is because they shared the gift of being cantankerous. Of course, they are both looking super happy and cute in this photo.
We are so blessed that Ben and Liam have had the opportunity to know and love their Paw-Paw-Paw. We are praying for Rob's grandmother as she is currently in the hospital but will be returning to the nursing home where she lived with Thomas. May she be at peace, knowing that he is healed.
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