Life

Today has been a day I will remember forever. The loving godfather has passed away. We as a family knew this day was coming but you never prepare yourself for the day it actually happens. I mean can you ever really prepare yourself for a loved one to die? Life is so precious I say this constantly but I never practice what I preach so call me a hypocrite I guess. Constantly I am telling people "live each day to the fullest" "you only get this one day live it up". Grandpa was the optimise(didn't spell that right) of what I am talking about. I mean he was walking everyday, reading, you name he did it! Then for the past 10 years he battled Alzheimer's disease. He has the body of an ox but his brain was just not there. I will carry some great memories of him though. Grandpa was the one that introduced me to malts! Let me tell the man could make a mean malt!!! His favorite gum was juicy fruit, and he loved basketball! Its funny my dad used to love to get him fired up about politics! He would get so worked up and my dad and uncle would just coax him on!! His favorite candy was chocolate covered cherries! Many holiday seasons we would give him this as presents. There are so many memories that we have created together the list goes on and on....I refuse to remember you as a man in a nursing home not knowing who I am! I know that was not the real you it was the disease......It saddens me to know that you suffered your last breaths and were in pain. I am glad though that you were surrounded by loved ones.... Grandpa wherever you are in heaven just know that you will never be forgotten Lola and Henry will know what a funny and sweet man you were. Grandma is in good hands as well. Its funny tonight I was driving home and Lola didn't say a word the whole way home (which is not like her) and there was a sense of peace that came over me (not because she wasn't talking lol) Like I knew you were gonna be okay. The moon was so bright tonight as well and all I could see was one bright star next to the moon. CA I don't see that many stars like you do in FL. Were you watching over us already?? Grandpa please give Rambo and puddles a kiss for me! Make sure everyone up there is taking there vitamin E! I love you and cherish the time we got to spend together. You are gone but not forgotten!