For many people, they have been blessed with the joy and love of grandparents. Grandparents are truly a blessing, nothing less than pure love. There is no doubt that they are special. They provide history, life lessons, and lots of sweets and candy when Mom and Dad say you can’t have any. To them, you are their entire world. They find joy in talking with you, having you over for dinner, and spoiling you when possible. But for me, I wasn’t as lucky as many people are today.
I have never met my grandfathers, either of them. At times I think of them, especially when my roommates talk to their grandparents on the phone and when their faces light up when they tell me stories about their grandparents. I wish I could have met them. All these memories and stories people share of them sound incredible. They sound like they would be funny, loveable and the kind of people who would have the biggest hearts. At times I find myself desperately needing their love and guidance in my life. They sound like my best friends. I think of them when I need advice, a good piece of wisdom, a strong hug, or when I need a good laugh on the phone. I think of them when I miss someone I’ve never even met. Sometimes I find myself wishing I could pick up the phone and give them a call.
If I had the chance to meet them, I would thank them for giving me the biggest blessing in my life: my parents. Thank you for bringing the most special people in my life onto this planet. My dad was 3 years old when his dad passed away from a disease that’s curable in this day and age. He never knew his dad, but if he had the chance to meet him, he would be so proud of the father and man that my dad has become. I often think of them when I think of my own parents. I think of them when something good happens in my life and find myself wondering what our relationship would be like if they were still here.
For those of you lucky enough that you can give your grandparents a call, please cherish those moments. I wish I was able to meet my grandfathers and witness the great men that many people have such fond memories of. Until that day comes, I will be loving and missing you.
