Oct 30, 2009 05:29
I got caught off guard today. Big time. I realized that Tuesday will be a year since my grandpa passed away. I said it in a sentence in a casual conversation about something totally irrelevant and found myself not able to speak. A lot of people aren't, or weren't, close with any of their grandparents. Such was not my case. This was not any of my cousins' cases either.
What to say about Pap-pap. Any person who met him knew that he was a lover of life, plain and simple.
It had been almost a year since I cried. I can't ever remember a more upsetting day, not only for me, but everyone around me.
Its been a year and it is still unreal to me. He is a huge part of why I hold my faith. He was a wonderful example of a devout (Catholic) man, and he led the happiest and most amazing life anyone could ask for. I am so blessed to have known him like I did, for as long as I did. He is still an inspiration to my every day. I am sure my family will agree to this also.
I love you Pappy. Toodeloo.