Remembering

It's been 3 years.

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It's been a full year, Gramps. I had a baby. It's a boy and his name is Bennett. He was born in March. You would love him! I would give anything for him to meet his great-grandpa. Anything. I tell him all about you -- seriously, I do. I love him, Grandpa. He is my joy. We almost all had babies this year ... Amy, Shannon, Emily, and me. You'd be so proud. 10 great-grandkids?!? Would you have ever believed it?

We took Bennett to England this summer. He's a great traveler. Perhaps someday he'll love traveling as much as you did. I loved going places with you. Remember when you and Grandma took me to Pennsylvania when I was a little girl? That was fun for me.

For Christmas this past year, all the grandkids got pillows made out of your sweaters. Mine is sitting in my living room. I cried when I opened it. I remember you wearing that sweater. I wished it still smelled like you.

Ryan is starting college this fall. He's the last one to go. All your grandchildren going to college ... again, you'd be so proud. Colin graduated from law school this spring. You even have grandkids that have gone on to get higher degrees!

I miss you, Grandpa. I love my life right now. I do. I love being a wife and a mother. But, there are times (like right now), when Heaven can't come soon enough, simply so I can see you again.

I really, really miss you.