I know, it has been so long since I've written. It's been a difficult month or so. My grandfather passed away just before the Easter Triduum, which was extremely difficult. When you hear the word "grandpa", you might picture an old man with super grey hair, wrinkles aplenty, and maybe even wrinkled lips where teeth used to rest. But not my Papa. No, not even close. Up until close to the end, my Papa was lifting weights, investing in the stock market (ya know, just a fun pastime), and working via his home office. He was so robust, in fact, that he and my grandmother decided to build a brand new house to be closer to family, "just in case". My grandmother closed on their new house the day my Papa was admitted into ICU. He never got to see his house.
As I searched for solace in the wake of my grandfather's death; I thought about my Papa's life. He was an extremely religious man, even considered joining the Church before finally (and thankfully) marrying my beautiful grandmother! And even while he gave 100% to his career in the law field, he gave 110% to his family life. He was actively involved in our lives, attending all of our graduations, parties, and life events. Summers were always spent together at "Papa's lake", initially a cottage he and family built, then a new cottage built after the first one burned down, and finally a house on the lake, large enough to fit all 5 children, their children, and even their children too...as long as you don't mind sleeping on a random couch or floor! ;) My Papa LOVED family...and it was so fitting for us all to be together on one of the Holiest of days (Easter) right in the middle of his wakes and funeral service.
I will never forget my Papa and I will never forget all of the love he gave me and my family. He has taught me so much and I am so proud to have known him! My children are so lucky to have known him and loved him so unconditionally, even for just a short time.
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| Grad School Graduation May, 2006 |
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