We were glad that we took the time to stop and see Tommy on Wednesday for his birthday.  We could have waited until Friday when it was his real birthday, but for some reason it worked out that we went early.
Visiting with Tommy,  Ed emerged from his morning nap and took up a seat in his favorite chair by the front window.   He liked to be able to see the birds outside in the feeders. Tom gave him his cup of morning coffee.
We talked of how cold this winter had been.  I took a few pictures of us with Tom for birthday time.   While I had the camera in had I shared pictures with Ed of Rebekah and Jake when they first got engaged.  I showed him the picture of her ring, and of the wedding dress she had chosen.  Tommy showed us the display on the wall from the service, and pictures of the family.  Time to go, I gave Tom a hug, laughing, showing Ed how tall Tom was compared to Jess and I.   We gave him a wave as we headed out the door.
We turned and gave him a wave goodbye.
Taking this picture we didn't know how special it would become the next day.