Whatever***

Taking Joshua to the airport to pick up his beloved ‘Poppie’ was quite an adventure. For a week, every time he saw an airplane fly overhead....he would speak to it saying....”Popie, get off airplane...”
The big moment arrived and we all rush forward.....I stand back a little to let everyone else greet him first....Joshua comes over to me and pushes me forward saying, “Maw, Maw, Popie here!” This is from a 2 1/2 yr. olds heart insight! Of course, he wants to help with everything.... insisting on carrying his part of the luggage. I think he will remember airport greetings as a wonderful, fun experience.....can’t wait to see his first ride on an airplane.
(See pictures...Link #1...2004 begins album).
Next day Pipo comes by our house with his ‘new toy’. He found that his Christmas Monster truck drank (or gulped) $500.00 in gas in two weeks and it was a ‘get-it-out-of-your-system’ toy anyway. As a result, he purchased a sleek, black, small.....Chevy Xtreme..(see pictures...Link #1...2004 begins)
Pipo had to join his Marine group at Camp Blanding for the weekend so he visited with his Tampa Bay family while passing through.....
Joshua adores Pipo.....his Marine tough guy wrestling buddy....
He...and we....never know what form Pipo’s “Dreams Come True” will reflect next....Nor Chad's, too, for that matter. There is a principle involved here that I need to learn....if something doesn’t work....don’t hang on forever just because a decision has been made.....that was right for the moment. Analyze quickly and consider other options that are available. Sometime there will be losses involved...‘better a short term loss rather than a long term one’, says Pipo.
In the long run.....Pipo has experienced very few financial losses (if any) in all his wheeling and dealing. Establishing a very lucrative lawn mowing business at an early age helped teach “Chuckie/Pipo” the value of money....and things. With this common sense background....he wheels and deals and always has what he wants....when he wants it.....and labors to get it honestly.
Whatever is a word that comes easy for him....he simply goes on to the next chapter of life....ALL THE TIME! I can learn a lot from....Pipo.
As he came through late yesterday....Sunday.... telling Poppie and I about his cold, Marine Reserve training weekend.....he was in a hurry saying, “Sorry, I’m in a rush. I have to make it back home in time for church.”
The secret of his strength is evident.....He really knows how to enjoy...The Good Life!