Hey guys, I wanted to share a another layer of myself to you all, below is what I scratched out of my head the day before my grandfather’s funeral!
The open letter:
Grandpa,
You always told us to dream big and dream far, never allow anyone to determine the outcome for you, and always be accountable for your actions. Words of guidance, all learned from life lessons.
Grand dad you remember all the countless stories you bestowed upon us as we sat upon your lap, and dining room table. You shared your stories just as vivid as the day just passed us by, without missing a beat.
Pop pop, you smell that, you can still catch a hint of Mr. clean, pine, baked goods and fresh laundry filling the Saturday morning air, as we all pitch in while listening to your records bellowing throughout the house, cleaning vigorously and singing along. All why trying to figure out what kind of cake grandma is baking downstairs, saying “I hope it’s not chocolate!”
Thank you for the ever so popular question you always asked “but why?”, and for challenging us, making us think and never allowing us to settle on the reason “just because” Always there to lend a helping hand, no matter how big or small the situation may be, just because you could.
You shared so much, you cared for so many, you helped vigorously, and your love was bountiful and everlasting. Always to be remembered, never to be forgotten, bestowed upon our hearts forever, and always on our mind, heart & spirit. Torn away from us so soon, however deeply embedded forever, holding you firmly, both of us smiling from ear to ear, never will we say goodbye, but more like a see you later grand pa, see you later!
With love Grandson
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