I’m writing this post in honor of P’s father Papa P who is celebrating his birthday today, January 19.  Unfortunately, I couldn’t be there to celebrate the day with him so I wanted to celebrate it with him via this post.  I know Papa P will not read this because he doesn’t go on the Internet but I am hoping that P can share whatever I am about to say.

Papa P is a man of a few words and a man of infinite gentleness.  I feel that his personality befits his real name.  I remember when P and I were still dating that he tried to make me feel comfortable in the midst of their close-knit family.  This was especially hard for me because despite what many of you think, I am shy when it comes to meeting people and mingling with them.  However, Papa P made it easier for me to fit in even when the “dust didn’t settle” yet, as P put it. (more…)