Let me be honest real quick. Can I tell you how lucky I am? Not many individuals get to know their great grandparents and grandparents as well as I did and have. It's a blessing. I have been taught my family history and have heard funny, sad, and inspirational stories about most of the individuals that are a part of my family because of my great grandparents and grandparents. I have spent lots of time with each and every one of them to really get to know them personally and love them like I do and always will.

Now, my mom's parents are still here on Earth with us. My great grandparents on both sides of the family have passed on. Unfortunately, my dad's parents have both passed on and I know they are dancing in Heaven together right now. I love them and miss them so much. I just want to share a little of my nanny and pop and how they touched my life.

My Pop passed away when I was 19 years old. He was my first grandparent to pass away. It was hard. My family was at my brother's high school football game in Fleetwood and my dad was called to the exit gate by the announcer. He walked back slow and I could see he was crying, but my mom and I could not understand why. He sat with us and would not stop crying and would not answer my mom when she asked what was wrong. He finally said that his dad passed away! My heart sank and I immediately starting crying. I felt like it was the end of the world. I didn't want to believe it.

My Pop touched so many lives. He was a funny old man. He grew up with not much money. He (at his old age) did not know how to read or count money. He was an amazing cook. He was also in the army. My Pop just had this way about him. He was not afraid to tell you what was on his mind, but he was such a sweet soul too. In my eyes he could do nothing mean and nothing wrong that is literally how I viewed him. He used to pick my brother and me up in our hometown where he used to live and tell us where things were and what it used to look like when he lived there.

My Nanny passed away when I was 26 I believe. Her passing was just as hard as my Pops. She passed away in the hospital. Every time my phone rings super early in the morning or super late at night I know something is wrong. My dad called me early and I already knew what he was going to say. Just like my Pop, my heart sank. I didn't want her to be gone. I wasnt ready. It still felt like my Pop just died.

Just like my pop; my nanny touched so many lives. My nanny was so stinking selfless. I wish I could be more like she was. She loved her kids like no other. All of them were called every night to make sure they were okay. My pop treated her like a queen. He always wanted my nanny to be happy. She was a sweet soul. She loved everyone and took everyone in as her own. She loved all of us more than ever and it really showed.

As much as I want them back one more time, I am glad they are together dancing in Heaven. My Nanny and Pop met in my hometown and got engaged in my hometown. They loved each other so much. My pop always found a way to make her smile or laugh. My Nanny did the same for him. It's the love I hope to have one day.

Well, nanny and pop I love you both more than ever. I miss you. I can't wait to see you in my dreams.