Grandpa, although it's been 4 years now since you left us, you're still my favorite person. You were so stubborn but so caring. I feel sorry for anyone who didn't get the chance to meet you and get one of your famous nicknames. You went through so many obstacles in life but you still made jokes about them all and got through everything. I wish I had more time with you. You were taken too soon from us and too suddenly. I'll always wish I would've gotten the chance to say goodbye but I know you're still there. I often wonder what you'd look and sound like today. I still think about you all the time and all the memories we've had together. But there's so many memories you've missed out on, like my high school graduation and other important events. Holidays were hard without you. My high school graduation was so hard without you. And there's no many more memories you'll miss out on like my college graduation or my wedding day. All these joyful events will always be a little bit incomplete without you there. I know you'd be there if you could and I can just hear you now laughing and saying "there goes my little worm face." You're not physically here but I know you're always watching over me. Everyday I try to make you proud and I hope you are. I wish you could see who I'm becoming. I'm following my dreams and living my life how you would've always wanted me to. I've become independent and strong willed just like you. You always told me to follow my heart but you also told me that you wouldn't accept any boyfriend that wasn't a "good Fort Recovery boy." I'm so glad I listened to you and I wish you could meet him. The selfish part of me wants you to still be here but I know that you're not suffering up there. I'll always miss our early morning shell walks and waking up to mashed potatoes for breakfast. I'm so thankful for the 16 years I had with you and I'm so blessed to know that I have an amazing guardian angel watching over me.

I love and miss you so much grandpa but I know we'll meet again.