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Dear Grandpa,

I apologize for being so distant for the past two years.  Time seemed to slip away, and with it you did as well.  The green leaves changed colors faster than I could change my clothes; the seasons always leave me a few days behind.

I had forgotten that small button nose, those puffy cheeks, the short gypsy stature.  I had forgotten the twinkle in your eye, the softness in your voice, the small smirk.  That small smirk was anything but small, I can remember, that smirk might has well been a fit of laughter to me.  I knew you too well, Grandpa.

Bouncing up and down on your leg doesn't seem all that long ago.  Running through the perfect green grass underneath that small, twisted oak with the tire swing hanging from it, searching diligently for Easter eggs hardly seems a thing of the past.  Where did those moment go, I wonder.  Why did I fade away?  Why did I forget to love my family and my grandfather?

The love never left, I just took it for granted.  I took you for granted, Grandpa.  I never knew you like I should have.  I love you as much as I do anyone, but I never came to show you.  I neglected you any influence on my life, I never let you watch me grow up, I never got to see you during hard times, nor did I get to support you.

Grandpa, I want you to be proud of me.  I know I didn't follow in the, "Bailey footsteps," and I know I never really fit in with the rest of the family.  You still loved me, I was still your grandson, and Jesse, too.  We both miss you.  I will grow older and do great things, I will change the world.  Just watch, Grandpa.  You'll be proud.

Will told me to have no regrets, so I'm writing you.  I want you to know, in Nirvana, in Heaven, waiting for some sort of judgement; wherever you may be.  I love you, Grandpa.  Even though I took two years from you, even though I took you and your love for granted, I hope you can forgive me.  I love you, Grandpa.  I don't want that to go unsaid.  I don't want to forget.

Grandpa, your picture will hang on my wall, and your poem, your love, and your smile in my heart.  Rest in peace, Grandpa.  I love you, I miss you, and now I can move on without any regrets.  Please forgive me; may your love rise with the Sun every morning, and show the leaves of fall how to be beautiful.

                                                          Sincerely,
                                                                           TJ.

P.S.  Everyone says I look exactly like you.  I wish to be like you, and spread your love and happiness as much as I can.  You are happy, and so am I.

P.P.S.  Write back, Grandpa.  I'll get your message.

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Dear Grandpa,

I apologize for being so distant for the past two years.  Time seemed to slip away, and with it you did as well.  The green leaves changed colors faster than I could change my clothes; the seasons always leave me a few days behind.

I had forgotten that small button nose, those puffy cheeks, the short gypsy stature.  I had forgotten the twinkle in your eye, the softness in your voice, the small smirk.  That small smirk was anything but small, I can remember, that smirk might has well been a fit of laughter to me.  I knew you too well, Grandpa.

Bouncing up and down on your leg doesn't seem all that long ago.  Running through the perfect green grass underneath that small, twisted oak with the tire swing hanging from it, searching diligently for Easter eggs hardly seems a thing of the past.  Where did those moment go, I wonder.  Why did I fade away?  Why did I forget to love my family and my grandfather?

The love never left, I just took it for granted.  I took you for granted, Grandpa.  I never knew you like I should have.  I love you as much as I do anyone, but I never came to show you.  I neglected you any influence on my life, I never let you watch me grow up, I never got to see you during hard times, nor did I get to support you.

Grandpa, I want you to be proud of me.  I know I didn't follow in the, "Bailey footsteps," and I know I never really fit in with the rest of the family.  You still loved me, I was still your grandson, and Jesse, too.  We both miss you.  I will grow older and do great things, I will change the world.  Just watch, Grandpa.  You'll be proud.

Will told me to have no regrets, so I'm writing you.  I want you to know, in Nirvana, in Heaven, waiting for some sort of judgement; wherever you may be.  I love you, Grandpa.  Even though I took two years from you, even though I took you and your love for granted, I hope you can forgive me.  I love you, Grandpa.  I don't want that to go unsaid.  I don't want to forget.

Grandpa, your picture will hang on my wall, and your poem, your love, and your smile in my heart.  Rest in peace, Grandpa.  I love you, I miss you, and now I can move on without any regrets.  Please forgive me; may your love rise with the Sun every morning, and show the leaves of fall how to be beautiful.

                                                          Sincerely,
                                                                           TJ.

P.S.  Everyone says I look exactly like you.  I wish to be like you, and spread your love and happiness as much as I can.  You are happy, and so am I.

P.P.S.  Write back, Grandpa.  I'll get your message.