My grandfather died earlier today. He had lived through a couple of pretty serious heart attacks over a series of years and he had struggled with illness for the past five or six years so he was probably ready to go.
I haven’t been in much contact with Pa over the past decade, but in my early years he was the most important male figure in my life. I loved him dearly and will always remember the way he used to talk to me in rhymes and the way he laughed with me. I still have a much treasured letter from him, written in capital letters so I would be able to read it as a 6 year old girl…
I KNOW YOU’VE TOLD ME MANY TIMES
NOT TO SEND YOU ANY RHYMES
BUT I CAN’T THINK OF A SINGLE WORD
THAT RHYMES WELL WITH “BIG BIRD”
…it goes on, but it’s more of the same. He just loved making me laugh.
He was a great grandpa for all of my childhood, and my best friend for a very long time. Farewell Pa. I will always remember how wonderful you were to me.
Please accept my sympathy on your loss.
*hugs*
Thinking of you.
I am sorry to hear that. Hugs to you and your family.
Well spoken Joanne. As the years go by, our happy childhood memories become even more treasured.
hon, my biggest sympathy on this day. Hoep you are ok?
*huge hugs*
Sorry to hear this.
xx
Hi! I was just doing some googling on Andy and landed here…I’m sorry to hear about your grandfather…
Hey Chick
Just popped in to see what you were up to and read about your Pa. I am really sorry to hear of your loss … but I know that you will always treasure those special moments with your Pa. Let them always make you smile.
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