Memories of Paul Gleason Faircloth Jr., (1949 - 2012)

March 23, 2014

I've been thinking about you a lot lately. The thought of you never goes away, you are always on my mind. I talk about you constantly. I'm always telling people about all the fun times we had, all of our stories and your homemade bread. I remember the first I ever met you and right away you took me in your arms and gave me the biggest, most welcoming hug.I graduate in two months and I just wish you were going to be there cheering me on but I know you're always watching over me. I hope I'm making you proud. I love you grandpa and I can't wait for the day I get to see you again.

January 9, 2013

Grandpa! I turned 18 today, and all I really wanted was a phone call from you saying "Happy Birthday princess, you made it one more year." I wish I could have spent today with you but I know you were with me all day. I miss you. I wish this got easier, but it hasn't. You were such a big person in my life. You thought the world of me and I thought the same of you. I love and miss you so much grandpa. I wish I could have spent one more Christmas and one more birthday with you. Anyways, like I said its never goodbye, it's always a 'see ya later. See you when I see you. I love you. Love, your princess.

November 27, 2012

Hey grandpa, well this thanksgiving was pretty good. I sure did miss your turkey this year. I miss your homemade bread and cookies. I have to say, everyday it's a getting alittle bit easier. I still miss you more than you will ever know. But I just think of alll the memories we had. Our bonfires, cookouts, pool party's, everything. I think about you everyday, and I know you're looking down on me. And I still know that I can come to you and tell you about my day or anything on my mind. I love and miss you so much grandpa Pete, you were my number 1 go to person when I needed something. I wish you didn't have to leave as soon as you did. But there will come a day when I see you again, and I promise I am going to give you the biggest hug you deserve. I love you grandpa. Love, your princess.{:

November 16, 2012

Well grandpa, I've been thinking about you a lot lately. I didn't realize how much of an impact you had on my life. It's been about two months since you've left me. It hasn't gotten any easier but I know you're still here. I talk to you all the time. I know you can still hear me. Sometimes i get so mad at myself for not calling you as much I should have and I'm sorry. I wish I could take it all back and called you everday. You meant so much to me. I didn't think we would get along as well as we did. You became my bestfriend. I was your princess and you were my grandpa and we were partners in crime. I can't wait for the day I get to see you again. I love you very much and miss you more than you will ever know. Love, your princess.(':

October 11, 2012

Paul and I and Elizabeth and Audrey baked some of your bread in your honor this week. It brought back a lot of good memories. I'll never forget the look on your face after you asked me to go in and "beat" the bread dough while we all swam at the Doghouse back in 2008. I took out some aggression on the dough and it never rose again. That made for some interesting bread!  You got to take out some frustration on my nandina bushes in Germantown too -- those strange Southern bushes not much understood by you guys from Michigan. You made the yard look great. You were such a character that thinking about you always brings a smile to my face.

All of the Pensacola/Tennessee crew have great memories of swimming while you hung out and danced by the pool, of bonfires and grilling on the back porch, and of your good cooking. Elizabeth, Audrey, Wyatt, Torie, Amanda, and other kids around the neighborhood have fond memories of your bread and hot chocolate chip cookies -- not to mention those of us who got to taste your Thanksgiving turkey and kept requesting turkeys year-round.  Earning the title of "Grandpa" even from those who were not your actual grandchildren should say it all. You taught all of the kids a lot about life and getting along with people. Thanks for listening and for being there for them.

Watching you chase the ferrets you and Paul babysat for us was pretty amusing too.  You seemed to enjoy them so much it couldn't help but make me laugh.

You were also good at judging when Paul and I needed some alone time and gave us our space. That was greatly appreciated.  Your compliments always made me feel appreciated, even though they earned you instructions from Paul not to hug me.  Not all the compliments were for public sharing -- but that's what made them so funny. Well, a big hug to you now!

I'm glad we got to see you in July and wish we could have shared many more happy times. Your expressions of love for Paul, me, Elizabeth,Audrey, Wyatt and Lauren were sincere and you had a heart of gold and a sense of humor that was offbeat and a lot of fun.  Keep on doing things your way, and we'll see you soon.  Just don't bring up politics next time we meet! :-)

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