In loving memory of my Pap, Augie Bastin who passed away one year ago today.

The day you went to Heaven, Grandma told me you were now a star. Since that day, every time I see a star, no matter where it is, I say “there’s Pappy”. When the sky is dark, I look for you before I go to sleep.

When I got my ears pierced, I picked stars to remind me of you.

I may only have been 4 years old when you passed, but I miss you so very much. There are still nights when I cry because you are gone. Grandma misses you too.

I know you are never far away and are always shining down on me.