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Dear Grandpa,

I'll always be your little girl

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Dear Grandpa,

Often as children, grandma and grandpa are our favorite relatives. As we get older, we tend to become "too busy" with friends, jobs, homework etc. We tell grandma and grandpa we'll be back again soon, but months may pass before your next visit. However, I've learned how important it is to take time out of my day or schedule, no matter how busy, to spend time with grandma and grandpa.

Dear Grandpa,

Most of the time our visits consist of long conversations about how college is going, popular topics on the news, what is going on in the family, or just making fun of Grandma's jabber jaws. I cherish these conversations and your company. It is not often I sit down and truly tell you how much you mean to me. This time, I just want to do just that.

Since the day I was born, I've been your "little Alexx". You've held me high on a pedestal and have always spoiled me. You and Grandma have gone as far as having my face put on shirts. If that doesn't make a granddaughter feel special, what will? If there was ever anything I wanted or needed, you made sure I was not disappointed.

You've never once let me down. When I've needed you the most, you've never failed me. When those I've loved have left, you remained. You've picked me up, dusted off my britches, and told me I was going to be okay. You have had my back through some of the toughest times and have been a solid rock for your little girl to lean on.You have shown me endless love, and I've watched you love unconditionally. No matter how wrong someone may be, your love holds strong. A real man like you, Grandpa, is rare.

Thanks to you, I have countless, life-long childhood memories. Many of my absolute favorite memories are because of you. From bike rides to the ice cream shop, to corn on the cob lunch dates in the summertime, to teaching me to drive, you've never failed to put a smile on my face. You've taught me to be ornery and fun-loving. You taught me to love old-timey, twangy, banjo-pickin' country music, and I'll never turn down an opportunity for us to watch our favorite movie (O Brother Where Art Thou).

There are absolutely no words to truly tell you the impact you've had on my life. I will never be able to completely thank you. You've been a teacher, a role model, and most of all, my best bud. No matter how old I am or how tall I grow, I'll always be your little long-legged cricket.

Thank you for being the best there could ever be.

Love,

Your guitar-pickin' and grinnin' little girl,


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