Papa

Sometimes in life things happen unexpectantly... things you never could have imagined... Other times you have time to prepare yourself for what's about to come. And sometimes you even get to say goodbye. Yesterday I got the chance to say goodbye to my Papa. I got to tell him how much I love him, and how much he means to me... I got the call at 12:05am... it was my Mom and I knew what she was about to say. At first the words she was saying weren't sinking in... And as I hung up the phone everything became more real. My Grandpa is gone, but I will carry the memories we made together forever. He was a strong man, with a huge heart. I already miss him... And nothing will be the same without him... My Papa was a quiet man never saying to much, but always saying enough. I never doubted for a second how much my Papa loved me. Never doubted how much his family meant to him... My heart hurts for my Grams. My Grandparents were married for 62 years. My heart hurts for my Mom. For my Aunts. For my Uncle. For me. For my cousins. I was lucky I got to say goodbye. I will forever be grateful for that final moment. I have been very lucky. Lucky to have had such a great role model. To have so many great memories with such a great man... I will miss you Papa...