Editorial Comment:  Here is a re-post of one of Bubba's early posts.  Bubba is mostly known for his Deep Thoughts and Interesting & Handy articles ... we think that this one is also deep and handy - maybe not too interesting, but we'll let you be the judge!

Bubba is the one Bupp that definitely wears his heart on his sleeve - he's the first to have his feelings hurt, but also the first to get over it!  This article was posted on Donald's birthday the year after he died.  It was a tough time for dad ... and these were the emotions that poured out that evening. 

Since then, we've experienced several more tough losses ... the sentiment still rings true - grief is a part of life, and we, as the living, must continue on.  It's ok to be sad, but we still have to keep on, keepin' on!

      I cried when you passed away.

      I still cry today.

      Although I loved you dearly,

      I couldn't make you stay.

      A golden heart stopped beating,

      Hard working hands at rest.

      God broke my heart to prove

      to me he only takes the best!

We know that IT is all good, and that it will all be ok.  It's just tough to deal with sometimes.  I, for one, am just extremely grateful for the good friends (two legged and four - or three, let's not forget Patches, Donald's favorite!) that are helping me through the process!  Bless all of you!  With a special blessing to Mom-D who has put up with a lot of "stuff"!

Thanks!

As a very good friend of mine and I always had to remind each other - when times got a little tough for either one of us -

"Hey ... Life is Good!"  We both agreed and had another beer!

Happy Birthday My Friend!  I Miss You!