This post has nothing to do with glass fishing floats, but something much more important. I recently lost one of the most important people in my life. My hero. My grandfather. He was an amazing man. He taught me many things....how to drive in the pasture when I was 13, how to play cards & dominoes, how to make tents out of sheets when I was a little girl, how to jump rope with licorice, how to stand on my head, how to pick the perfect watermelon, along with many other odd & end things. The most significant thing he taught me was how important family is. For that, I am grateful.
I miss him dearly, but I find comfort knowing that he is with my Grandmother & the rest of our family that has passed. I have many memories to reflect on throughout the rest of my life. I was fortunate to have had him in my life as long as I did. He was 93 years old.
Grandpa, I love you & will miss you always.
I am so sorry to hear that....
ReplyDeleteI lost my gramps .... as I used to call him....several years ago.
He was everything to me as well...
I can say for sure that time does help your heart....but I still don't think it every really heals. When you really love someone you never truly get over it! But I think that's a good thing. I don't think they would want us to "get over" them!
So keep him near and dear to your heart and be inspired by all that he had to teach you:)
Take care.
~Heather
Okay...tears in the eyes now! Thank you so much. He was like a father to me, which makes it enough harder to deal with. I appreciate your kind words.
ReplyDeleteKamichia :)
I'm just reading this now Kamichia! I'm so sorry!! Treasure the love you feel for this great man..., I believe true connections go beyond the body.
ReplyDeleteMaya @ Completely Coastal
Thank you, Maya. I have been fortunate & have not experienced a lot of loss in my life. It was quite sudden compared to my grandmother, so I wasn't ready to let him go. Each day it gets a little better, but I really am thankful for so many memories to cherish. I'm glad I was able to go spend some time with him before he passed. That gives me a little comfort.
ReplyDeleteIt seems to me he has everything to do with your glass floats.
ReplyDeleteHe gave me his eyes
so I may see
the many treasures
in the world
surrounding me.
He gave me his eyes
so I may never miss
adventures that wait
just beyond
in the mist.
He gave me his eyes
so I would know
it's really
the little things
that make love grow.
He gave me his eyes
and through them I see
all the magic in the world
and him, still,
always, all round me!