Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Gramp,
There's not a lot to say about these last couple weeks without you. It's a weird feeling walking into your house and not seeing you sitting in your chair or at the table playing solitaire. There really is no one else like you; the way you carried yourself, and the way you always put a smile on everyone's face because you were so happy all the time. You never got rattled at anything and always maintained your calm, cool composure. There's so much I'm going to miss without you here but I'll never forget the good times we had. From four wheeling and you always getting stuck or hung up on a tree or who knows what because you just went out and had fun and didn’t care what happened, to plowing snow with you and you wanting to bash the tinted windows out of your truck because those white fence posts always snuck up on you, to just being together every day during the summer and getting all sorts of things done. I’ll always remember our yearly walks in the woods to check the water line or paint the property lines. You and dad shaped my love for the outdoors and being in the forest, and getting to know all the aspects of each property you owned. We both know there were a lot of other fond memories too but I will always cherish those favorite moments with you. From a young age, I’d pop in 4 to 5 times a day to do whatever jobs you and gram needed done, or I’d come down to visit and watch tv with you for hours. The old saying of, “You don't know what you have until it’s gone” is most definitely true, and it's not fair because there are a lot of people down here that miss you. I know you're in a better place now. Don’t worry about Gram, we’ll take good care of her. I miss you Gramp and I'll definitely see you later.
Love,
Alan
