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Published by brandon 2 years, 10 months ago in Uncategorized. 2 Comments

As some of you know, my grandfather passed away on February 22nd. This is without a doubt the absolutely hardest thing I have ever been through. I’m sure any of you have lost a parent understand. Also, as most of you know, my grandparents raised me for almost my entire life, so losing him was just like losing a dad.

His passing was completely unexpected, and so it hit both myself and my grams really hard. I don’t know how to describe it, except that his passing has changed me. I’m not sure how, but I definitely feel differently.

Recently, Gramps and Gram came to visit Dana and I in DC. We had a great time and Dana cooked a wonderful Thanksgiving meal for us all. We have some pictures in our photogallery. We are very thankful that they were able to visit us. Gramps was in a lot of pain, because his hip was wearing out, but we all had a good time, and he drove around the little electric carts they have in stores for folks who have trouble walking.

It’s taken me a long time to write about this, because I knew it would be rough. Each day is getting a little better, and I’m sure the wounds will heal with time. Although, like any wound, there will be a great deal of scar tissue that will never heal.

I miss you gramps.

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Published by brandon 2 years, 10 months ago in Uncategorized. 0 Comments

This one’s for you Gramps:

If Tomorrow Starts Without Me

If tomorrow starts without me, And I’m not there to see,
If the sun should rise and find your eyes All filled with tears for me;
I wish so much you wouldn’t cry The way you did today,
While thinking of the many things We didn’t get to say.

I know how much you love me, as much as I love you,
And each time that you think of me, I know you’ll miss me too.
But if tomorrow starts without me, Please try to understand
That an angel came and called my name, And took me by the hand.

He said my place was ready, In heaven far above,
And that I’d have to leave behind All those I dearly love.
But when I walked through Heaven’s gates, I felt so much at home.
When God looked down and smiled at me, From His great golden throne.
He said, “This is eternity, And all I’ve promised you.
Today your life on earth is past, But here life starts anew.”

I promise no tomorrow, But today will always last,
And since each day’s the same way There’s no longing for the past.
So if tomorrow starts without me, Don’t think we’re far apart.
For every time you think of me, I’m right here, in your heart.