“Thank you for being such an important part of my story”.

Dear Granny,

It’s almost been 7 years since I last saw you, since I last told you I loved you, since I last heard you laugh, and since I last heard your voice. At first I didn’t know how I would be able to make it without you, and I’m still not exactly sure how I’ve made it this far. You were and still are one of the most important people in my life, you helped mold me into the person I am today. I remember spending just about every day of the summer at your house and every sick day at your house, I still remember waking up every morning to you cooking butter toast and sometimes bacon and wondering how long you’ve been up. I remember watching ‘Matlock’ and ‘In the Heat of the Night’ every morning. Sometimes playing Chinese checkers and you letting me win so I wouldn’t feel bad. I remember vividly the smell of your house every time I came in, it’s one of the hardest things to describe and it’s even harder to find again. You always made me feel like the most important thing in the world and never let me think down about myself, you were the reason behind my smile.

I remember the day you passed away, I woke up late for school and automatically knew you were gone. It was the hardest day of my life, I cried more than I’ve ever cried before and couldn’t find a way to stop. January 9, 2012 was the day you passed away, I dread that day every year and just wish I could skip over it but I know I can’t. There’s only one thing that I regret, in all the time we spent together, you used to beg me to sing for you and I was always too shy to do it. I would give anything to go back to that day and sing for you until I couldn’t anymore.

I know you’re watching over me Granny, I know you’re also watching over my son now too. I wish he would have been able to meet you, you would have loved him so much. You were given your wings way too early, but I know you’re happier up there. We all love and miss you so much and can’t wait to see you again!

Thank you for the time I had with you and for giving me the best childhood. Thank you for continuing to watch over me. I’ll see you again one day, that much I know.

{RIP GRANNY} {01/09/29 - 01/09/12}