Pops I can’t believe it’s been eight years since you left us and went to heaven. I know your with your mom,  dad, brothers, sisters, grandma and grandpa and all your friends. I remember how you always used to say how young you were at 19 when you lost both your mom, and then shortly there after your dad. How hard that must’ve been for your dad. I know now though that you’re all celebrating in heaven and carrying on the Norwegian traditions.  I wish just one more time I could hold your hand and kiss you goodbye. Nothings been the same since you’ve been gone, we still share all the memories we have of you and talk about you often. You’ll always be in our hearts and will never ever forget you. Until we meet again, 
love you so much, 
your baby girl