June 17, 2003
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My grandpa has been on my mind a lot lately and I have to wonder why. His birthday is today and I am much more aware of it than I usually am. He died when I was 18 and I was devastated. I adored him. He was this giant man (even after I attained my full height of 5'9" he towered over me at 6'7" or even taller. He used to take me fishing(only for my darling grandpa would I bait a hook with a live worm), he'd take me miniature golfing, and when I was very little, dance with me while I was standing on his feet.
He was gentle and to this day I don't ever remember hearing him swear. During the holidays he used this little brownie movie camera with the big old spot lights to film our family events. Oh my how I loved him. I wonder why I can't stop thinking about him?
Have a wonderful day.
Love, Light and Laughter,
Amethyst
Comments (6)
Perhaps he is thinking of YOU?
Sail on... sail on!!!
I don't think it uncommon to think of loved ones who have moved on, on their special days. I think of my grandparents on their birthdays as well. Perhaps it is something that you are working on subconsciously that you seek the advice he would have given you. How lovely that you can celebrate his life. It is the memory of him that makes him live on in yours.
Because he continues to live in you and in your memories he is still alive and you are having a grand time... so think, dream and enjoy being with him again in your thoughts..
Bright Blessings chel
Thank you! I often wonder what he would think of me...how I turned out...Hmmm...
Amethyst
I don't remember my paternal grandfather at all - he died when I was a toddler. My maternal grandfather died when I was about eight. So I have no lovely memories like yours. But memories are very precious and perhaps he was thinking of you, as dreadpirate suggested?
Perhaps...the feeling is gone now, so I'm not sure. It is not something that happens very often.