You aren't only my Father-in-law, you are my Popz! I have never in my life had the privilege of calling any man that yet it was so fitting and came easy for you. I know there's many ladies out there who can relate to the nerves that arise when we meet our boyfriend's family for the first time, right? When I met Popz, he immediately hugged me and welcomed me and I felt safe and comfortable with him from that moment on. I was treated just like your own daughter and the love you gave my daughter is one that I didn't get to experience myself and that love was/is beautiful. One important thing that this has taught me is to always tell people what they mean to you while they are here. Popz, the thought of flying into Newark Airport and you not being there is so painful to think about. You were always there. I consider myself a protector but a protector needs a protector and You were that to us. You were an atmosphere changer! The last time you came to visit us in NC, you and I went to get Chinese food. It was the "hood" spot and I could tell that the young man was having a bad day and you recognized it immediately. We walked in to greet a sad face and left him with smiling face. You brightened that man's evening to the point where he gave us free food! LOL I WILL NEVER FORGET THAT! I will miss your prayers. The love and intimacy for/with Jesus that I felt when you prayed with us is one that I will never forget. Popz, I will always remember everything you did for me, the laughs, the life talks, your presence, and most importantly, the love that you selflessly showed us, especially with your granddaughter. You knew how to make it all better when she was in distress and she loves her Grandpa! I remember when she was a toddler, she would sit on your lap and partake in your morning coffee and crackers. She has been hooked every since! Popz, I loved you because, just as Christ, you first loved me. I possess a lot of your character traits, out spoken, flawed, honest, genuine, sincere, and several others and you could relate to me on so many levels which made it very easy to talk to you. Our lives are forever changed just because of what you blessed us with. If there was no you, I wouldn't have my amazing husband and my beautiful daughter. YOU DID THAT!!! I thank God for allowing me the gift of being your daughter in-law. Your love will reside in my heart for the rest of my life. Rest in Heaven praising God for eternity my POPZ! I love you!
Your daughter,
Shaunda Diaz