Losing someone, at any age, takes a toll on you and your life. It happens and there is no way to avoid it. Anyone that has lost anyone in their life, knows it is hard. For some, it’s easier than for others. For some, they might have known it was coming while others didn’t. For some, it may be the worst time in their life, and for others, they just weren’t ready to accept it.
There are times when you wish they could come back, even if it was just for one minute. That one minute just so you could hear their laugh, see them smile, give them a hug, or just hold their hand. So many things have been done without them, so many holidays have happened without their presence, and so many times you wish you could’ve just called them.
Things are never the same without their presence at the table, in a room, or even just on a daily basis that you can’t call them. There come so many things that remind you of them and wishing that they could just come back.
This letter now goes to the grandfather that I am always told about, but didn’t have too much time with. I’ll never understand why things happen the way they happen, or why they have to happen when they happen. I wish there was more time given to me with him.
To the Grandpa I wish I had more time with,
It’s been a long time since I’ve seen you. I question everyday what life would be like if you were still here. I question how you would look, how your voice would sound, how great your hugs would be. I remember just what is told to me about you and also by looking at the pictures I have of us.
I’m sorry for all the time that we didn’t have together. I’m sorry that there wasn’t enough time for us to spend together. I’m sorry you didn’t get to meet the boys, I’m sure you would have loved them. I honestly wish that I could go back in time and see you again.
I know that you have missed out on things that I definitely wish you were here for. I wish I got those phone calls on my birthdays, seen you at important family events, or even the graduations. I wish you were here for all those times. Life sure isn’t fair that you had to go too soon. Grandma tells me all the time how much you loved me with the time that we did have together. I see pictures, but I still wish you were here.
Growing up has taught me that life is a precious thing and to appreciate every moment we have. I was young when you went, but you don’t know how much those two years I did have with you mean to me. I know everyday you’re watching over not only me but also the family. I promise to always remember you and keep you in mind and what you would do in hard times. I hate that you went too soon. Just know that I am missing you everyday and wishing you were here. I love you Grandpa, always.
Love,
Your Granddaughter
