Hi there. It's me.

Since I was very little, I have heard your name. I really do feel like I have known you my whole life. I guess, in a way, you could say that I do know you. See the thing is, I'm told that since you passed long before my birth, I carry a part of your soul with me. If you're truly a part of me, then I must know you pretty darn well. Mom and grandma always say we have the same personality. That must be good for them. Us having the same personality, because I know they miss you. It probably helps the missing you hurt a little less. I'm really lazy though, and you were not lazy. Maybe you could help me out with that a little if you have some spare time.

I guess I could go on and on about how everyone is doing, but I know you're watching. How do I know? I just do. We're connected like that. I'm sure you're aware of this but I am told you would have adored me and spoiled me a lot. Not that I'm not already spoiled, I'm just saying I wouldn't have hated being spoiled by you too. You definitely would have been like my super cool cowboy best friend. You still are. You always will be. Except one problem. Grandpa, I can't ride a horse. Not at all. I love horses and I think they are beautiful, but hopping on the back of one would not be in my best interest. Sometimes mom and I watch the horses at the fair with grandma, and I know they feel you around most during those times. I sure do.

Sometimes I reach a really crazy milestone in my life or just do something cool, and it hits me that you weren't physically there. Like at my graduation. That one was hard. But don't worry! Mom and I wore our lockets so you got to be in both the audience and on the stage with me. How many grandpas can say they've done that? Not many. You're welcome. Actually I should be thanking you because if you hadn't been on that stage with me, I definitely would have fallen down the stairs or tripped. So thanks for being a total lifesaver on that one. Grandma and mom always say that they wish you could have heard me sing. Do you? I'm pretty sure you do. I like to think you do. If you don't you should start listening up. I know you're old and everything but I'm pretty loud, and I am almost positive you can hear me from up there. We all know you can hear mom's laugh from up there. Jeez her laugh is loud am I right?

All joking aside, writing this is harder than I thought it would be. How do you write a letter to someone you've never met when they've impacted your life the way you've impacted mine. This letter isn't much, and it isn't nearly to the level of what you deserve. You were an amazing man, and you continue to be one of the best parts of me. I consider it a complete honor to be your mini-me and your granddaughter. I know you're reading every word I write to you and that means more than you will ever know. Though we haven't met yet, we may one day, and that makes the idea of heaven all the more comforting. I love you grandpa. Forever and always.

Love,

Cheyenne

P.S. Say hi to great grandma for me. I miss her a lot too.