We've all been thinking about you today. Some days it doesn't feel like your gone, just that it has been a while since we've spoken. Others it feels strange. Others it feels sad.
Today I feel all three, in turns. I've been thinking a lot about how the term "old" is so relative. You've always been old to me. I don't know if it is possible for a Grandpa not to seem old to his grandchildren. But now that I think about it, you were only 51 years old when Todd, Nicky, and I were born. You were 47 when you became a grandpa. I don't think my dad, Kent, Garth, or Larry are old. But they are all older than you were when I was born (actually, my dad is 51 now, but still).
Interestingly, I don't really think of you as old. The image I hold of you in my mind is of a physically capable, busy man. Out in the yard working. That is who you were for so many years. It is who you are. I'm surprised, and happy, that image of you returned to my mind so quickly and easily. It is a much more accurate version of you.
We all miss you much.
Love you and happy birthday, Grandpa!
P.S. I know I need to start working on your pictures and audio and stuff. I will. I promise!
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Chels
This is GREAT! I never really thought that grandpa was that old. He was always so active while we were growing up. He was always out in the back (like you said) doing yard work. Even now, I think he couldn't have been 80. That is old! Grandpa wasn't old!
I thought of Grandpa all day yesterday. I remember growing up and him always saying on his birthday he was allowed to take of his undershirt on this birthday because Spring was here. I don't know if he would WANT to this year. I miss Grandpa so much! I have his picture up in my house and think of him daily.
Love you Grandpa! I miss you!
Very nice post Chelsie. It made me cry. I forget sometimes that you grand kids have a loss too.
It's amazing how much he was a part of all of our lives. He was always there. He was only a phone call or a knock on the door away. Or I could also say - his wisdom and advice was only a phone call away.
I look forward to being with him again and I'm so grateful that I can report that I am living in such a way that he would be proud of.
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