Sunday, October 30, 2011
Nana, it is hard to express in words the way I am feeling right now, but I suppose I will try. Though the past few weeks have been emotionally difficult for us grandchildren, I know that the past few years have been the most trying for you. I feel relief in knowing that your pain and suffering have been eased and you are now in a place where earthly problems no longer persist. From here onward, we will rely upon the morals and beliefs you persistently instilled upon us for guidance and support. As I sit in my apartment typing this, I feel the presence of you and Pop-pop here with me, and it makes me feel happiness and remorse at the same time. I know that I do not always make the best decisions in life, but I hope that most of what I do in the future makes you proud to call me your grandson. Telling myself that "things are better for her now" helps me think of times when life was simpler and your health better. I remember Sunday evenings, every week, having family dinners. It was as if nothing else mattered than the people sitting around us. Thinking back, I now realize what made those dinners so special for us; it was the over-abundance of love you cooked into everything we ate. This may sound silly, but it the best way I can rationalize some of the happiest memories from my childhood. This past Sunday night, I was flipping through Mom's photo albums trying to find the perfect pictures to represent your amazing life. Though I was young, the photos allow me to say with confidence that you never missed celebrating a grandchild's birthday, with open arms and a warm smile on your face. There is much more that I want to say, but perhaps I will wait to tell you when I see you again. I know that you are in a better place, free of pain and suffering; a place where you can enjoy the happiest times of your life for all eternity. I will see you again one day, but in the meantime, please go easy on Pop-pop and give Grandma Burgess a big hug and kiss for me. I love you so much, Nana, now and forever.
Always in my heart,
-Your prince
