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August 22, 2005
Goodbye Pa
My grandfather died earlier today. He had lived through a couple of pretty serious heart attacks over a series of years and he had struggled with illness for the past five or six years so he was probably ready to go.
I haven't been in much contact with Pa over the past decade, but in my early years he was the most important male figure in my life. I loved him dearly and will always remember the way he used to talk to me in rhymes and the way he laughed with me. I still have a much treasured letter from him, written in capital letters so I would be able to read it as a 6 year old girl...
I KNOW YOU'VE TOLD ME MANY TIMES
NOT TO SEND YOU ANY RHYMES
BUT I CAN'T THINK OF A SINGLE WORD
THAT RHYMES WELL WITH "BIG BIRD"
...it goes on, but it's more of the same. He just loved making me laugh.
He was a great grandpa for all of my childhood, and my best friend for a very long time. Farewell Pa. I will always remember how wonderful you were to me.
Posted by jj at August 22, 2005 10:02 PM
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Please accept my sympathy on your loss.
Posted by: Guruann at August 22, 2005 10:24 PM
*hugs*
Thinking of you.
Posted by: IMMy at August 23, 2005 10:56 AM
I am sorry to hear that. Hugs to you and your family.
Posted by: xulon at August 23, 2005 11:42 AM
Well spoken Joanne. As the years go by, our happy childhood memories become even more treasured.
Posted by: Mum at August 23, 2005 11:44 AM
hon, my biggest sympathy on this day. Hoep you are ok?
*huge hugs*
Posted by: Liz at August 23, 2005 2:32 PM
Sorry to hear this.
xx
Posted by: Raechel at August 23, 2005 2:56 PM
Hi! I was just doing some googling on Andy and landed here...I'm sorry to hear about your grandfather...
Posted by: Elemmaciltur at August 24, 2005 7:12 PM
Hey Chick
Just popped in to see what you were up to and read about your Pa. I am really sorry to hear of your loss ... but I know that you will always treasure those special moments with your Pa. Let them always make you smile.
x
Posted by: Shan at August 25, 2005 2:33 PM
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