Nineteen years ago – Maddy – who soon will be 24 years old –

our oldest granddaughter –

Now a Scientist-Geologist for a major Environmental firm –

She was the smallest one out on the playing field for soccer –

They put her on defense –

and she harassed and took the ball away.

She ended up as a Junior and Senior traveling 65 miles each way to Loudoun County to play

travel team soccer – now playing on the front wing-

she did this on her own –

and it paid off!

She spent four years playing soccer for the University of Lynchburg –

twice making the third and second teams all-conference –

and as a Senior – CAPTAIN of her team!

She is in my own way – my HERO!

We have been friends of the McBrides and the Browns for all our lives it seems.

Here is Sandy – daughter of the McBrides – then Debby and Tammy – our daughters – and Katie –

daughter of Jim and Dottie Brown.

This picture was taken when we spent a week on Oka Island and they came to visit.

It is in the backyard of the McBrides.

I used to carry Katie back and forth to the beach so the sand wouldn’t burn her little feet!

Sherry – soon after she retired in 2012 from American-Olean – Dal-tile –

on the beach of Oak Island.

The twins had just started to walk and as always –

Cassidy hangs with her MORMOR – Sherry!

To this day – she calls or messages her –

PRICELESS in my mind!

Tammy holds Taylor – and I think Maddy and Ella or it could be Sarah!

Why I love my wife – this is so her!

These are early moments in time –

with the grandkids and friends.

Family on trips and memories being made.

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Ella – Mike – Sarah – Sherry(MORMOR) and Cassidy – Papa and Maddy –

crossing on the ferry.

PAPA’S WORLD – MOTE MEMORIES OF EARLY TIMES!