Grandpa Told Me So

"Life was made for you to live,"

In your prime, nobody knew what to expect from you. You did things at the drop of a hat to create a memory or start a new tradition. No one ever knew what was going to come out of your mouth. You had a vocabulary all of your own, that we all still use today. The lives that you have touched go past the roots of our blood to a point we would never be able to reach. You raised a hellacious bunch of God-fearing free spirits that will never miss out on a chance to enjoy life. You may have had more children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren than anyone would ever ask for, but you always seemed to make everyone of us feel special and gave us a memory that we could call our own. The adventures you created were and are something we will all pass on to our children to keep your spirit alive. You were one of those people that God put on this earth to create a life lesson in every aspect with any person that came into your path.  You are gone now, but I see you everywhere and in everything. I hope I can set the same example  for my children and grandchildren as you have for our family. You knew the perfect balance of working and living life, something that people take a whole lifetime to achieve. Not one person will forget you and your mannerisms. Even though we share grief in your loss, we share smiles and laughter when we think of your memory. We love and miss you with all our hearts. Thanks for everything Gramps, I can't wait to see you again.