Here's to you Grandad!

My mom's dad passed away 11 years ago today. My blog today is what I wish I could say to him.

Hey Grandad,

I hope Heaven is treating you well! I hope they are enjoying the sound of your boisterous laugh, your jokes and sayings and your great attitude. Do you get to watch baseball and take naps? I miss all of those things about you more than I can ever say.

I wish you were here and could be around my son. He is a character, a lot like me. He is so personable, fun, loving and I know that you would love and adore him like we all do. He is going to be a big brother next year, and I know he will be a great. He loves his family so much and I wish he could have met you.

Rach got married this summer and she was the most beautiful bride you have ever seen! She married a wonderful guy and is doing well. I know you would be so proud of her. We had such a great time with the entire family - we even got Mom Hilde out on the dance floor!

I can still hear you saying "kid, how's it going?" or "where ya been, kid?" Coming to your house and spending time with you and Mom Hilde are some of the best memories of my life.

Mom Hilde still misses you just as much now as the day you died. She still honors your memory like the most faithful wife I have ever seen. Your example of marriage, even when you drove Mom Hilde crazy, is one I carry with me to this day. I am not crazy enough to think it was perfect all the time, but I do know how much you loved each other. I remember how much you laughed and talked, the kind things you did for one another and how it delighted you to make her happy.

I miss you Grandad. After 11 years, I still miss you.

Love always,
M

For the readers: Mom Hilde is my grandmother in case you weren't sure.