Dear Poppop,
I love you to the moon and back. I will forever be thankful for everything you have done for me and the rest of the family. God was hiring a mechanic and he hired the very best one, you. You could fix absolutely anything. Mom always talks about when she was a kid and you would teach her how to work on cars. You were a very patient man, well you sounded so anyway. From the time I've known you, I have always had the upright most respect for you. Someday I hope to find a man like you. You and mommom were married 54 years; nowadays, that's not common. I hope to have a marriage like yours, such as if you have something broken you fix it, not throw it away and buy a new one.
I'm glad you're not suffering anymore. It's going to be really tough without you here, but I promise to take care of mommom, mommy, and aunt Jac. Chelsea promises to do the same. Your last month here with us was not very easy and I appreciate you trying your best to hang in there. You won't be remembered for having cancer, you'll be remembered for racing and your love of cars. Cancer is absolutely disgusting and I don't know why the best people get cancer. I know it wasn't easy for you and I want you to know I will forever be proud of you for going through with it. Everyone is very proud of you and we will keep you in our hearts forever.
It's said that God gives the biggest challenges to his biggest fighters, and you are definitely a fighter. Someday if I ever have kids, I'll tell them all about the Christmas Eve's we had at poppops house. Those memories will stay forever. You always did your best to keep us happy. You kept the pool open for so long for me and Chelsea. Also, you bought us those dune buggies to ride in, those were so awesome. I'm really happy you can watch over all of us. Yesterday was your funeral poppop. I want you to know, everyone who came said you were an amazing man. You were buried in a light blue casket in your Armani suit, with a pen from Bay Atlantic. Yesterday was very hard for everyone, but we stayed positive for you. I reminded everyone that you're in a better place watching over all of us. I want you to know that mommom will be okay, I promise. I also promise to become the best possible nurse I can for you. You should know you were buried right next to Albert, I bet you two are racing up in heaven right now.
Love,
Taylor <3
For anyone who's ever lost a grandparent too soon, I know your pain. Nothing eases the pain, but over time it'll get better. Just keep your head and do whatever you can to remind yourself they're still there. I know my poppop will always watch over me when I'm driving, because my car is a chevy and he loved them.
