Today my Grandpa is still very sick. I need everyone to pull together and continue to pray for him and my Grandma during this time. I am spending a lot of time today remembering back on some memories I have of spending time with my grandparents. They have always been there for me my whole life. When I was a kid I always knew my life would be fun and happy when they visited. I remember when they stayed at a hotel one time and I got to spend the night and it was my first time in a hotel that had a buffet breakfast and it was so fun to go through the line and get pancakes and sausage and orange juice. I have always treasured my private time alone with them. Its been one of my favorite escapes from life. My grandpa is always laughing at me and my grandma's antics and he has always tried to play the tough guy and be the voice of reason...but since I was a a little girl I knew I had him wrapped and I just let him get away with thinking that he was tough with us! Ha! I have always been his fishing buddy. I have always watched in wonder as he tied up my rigs and lines for me. I remember on the seaquarius once my grandma was casting her line and the hook came back and stuck right in the brim of his ballcap! We laughed so hard over that! And so many times we have been at the beach in the quiet morning hours side by side by side fishing in the ocean with shrimp packs on our hips and the sun on our faces. Having meals alone has always been my favorite though. Its a time to just sit and talk. Whether it be morning coffee over private talks or fun filled stories of past visits over flounder dinners at Sweetwaters...they have always been my favorite.Grandpa, I know you are very sick right now, and I know you wont be reading this today, but you gotta stay strong! I know you can do it. Just keep fighting. You have so much love behind you and no one is ready for you to go anywhere yet. We have more breakfasts and dinners and stories to tell. I will be there soon and we will laugh like always. I miss you so much and I know you can get through this.
Love,
Your Fishing Buddy
(Robin)
♥
4 comments:
Robin,
This is Craig, your grandfather's son, and I know my Dad loves you very much. I'm sure he'll get better so that you can have those chats that you talk about. Thanks for caring about him the way that you do.
wow thank you Craig, it means the world to me to have such a surprise in my comments this evening. I hope you are doing well through this too...its easy to get caught up in your own self pity and fears and forget about all the other people hurting over the same things. It was very sweet of you to visit my blog, please continue! :)
My dear Granddaughter,your words touched me today and soothed my heart. I'm so glad that you remember all the good times...we remember them too. You bet grandpa is gonna get back on his feet and haul in the fish with his buddy again. I'm married to one tough Air Force guy, he's been through a lot and never complains. He's my HERO! I love you and I'll call you tomorrow.
Love to all, Grandma Lolly
SWEET HEART
THAT WAS VERY NICE WHAT YOU SAID FOR YOUR GRANDFATHER. I WANT YOU TOO KNOW HE THINKS THE WORLD OF YOU. AND HE IS VERY PROUD OF YOU. WHEN WE HAVE TALKED HE IS ALWAYS TELLING ME STORIES ABOUT YALL ALL FISHING AND HANGING OUT. I LOVED GETTING TO GO AND SET AND HAVE BREAKFEST WITH HIM AND JUST TALK ABOUT EVERYTHING WITH HIM. HE IS A GREAT MAN AND I CAN'T WAIT TO GET TO GO SEE HIM AGINE SOON. WE ARE ALL BEHIND YOU GRANDPA , AND WE LOVE YOU!
STAY STORNG ROBIN I'AM BESIDE YOU WITH EVERYTHING. I LOVE YOU
LOVE BRIAN
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