One Year

A year ago today my Grandpa passed away. I can't believe it has been that long. I remember thinking how hard it would be a year from now. Not a day goes by that I don't think about him and the influence that he has had on my life. He truly was a Grand FATHER to me. He was the closest thing to a Dad that I had for so many years and I loved him dearly. I still do. I had the luxury of living close to him and my Grandma and I took every advantage of that. My husband, kids and I were there weekly sometimes more. I would always tell my kids how lucky they were to still have them here. He taught me so much and I have been able to feel him help me as we have gone through many trials this last year. I felt him so strongly a few days before I gave birth to Diego and the Day I was in labor with him. I know he was with me during the emergency c section and I know he got to escort our little guy past the veil and give him over to us. My Grandpa's birthday was the 16th of October and I had Diego on the 16th of November at 6:16 pm. I'm sure that wasn't a coincidence. I love that my little baby has a lot of the same looks as he did. It helps me feel closer to him especially when I am missing him. I'm sure that isn't a coincidence either.

I treasure every minute I got to spend with him the day he passed away. My Grandma was so sweet, she let us stay there all day with him. She knew how much he meant to all of us. She is truly an angel.

Sometimes It only takes a very few people to change the way you feel about life and the important things and he was one of those for me. I have always known that I was loved by that man. He was never afraid to say it. He told me and my children that he loved us every time we left his house. Even the night before he passed away he told me that he loved me. My life has been blessed for every minute that he has been in it whether it has been here on earth or in heaven.