grandpa

Physically, there are two things that I know for certain I inherited from my grandpa: my nose—which is large and European—and my chin—which is understated without the underline of a beard.

Aesthetically, I learned many things: the love of nature and the outdoors, the love of the taste of beer whether it includes alcohol or not, the love of Dean Koontz and Stephen King, and the insatiable need to always have access to one’s favorite foods – even if it means learning to cook it yourself.

Theologically, through his own conversion, my grandpa showed me that nobody is ever lost and anybody can find faith and God’s love, no matter how many people may say it’s too late.

This morning, my grandpa taught me how a man can pass on with pride – by never giving up and fighting every step of the way until his final breath.

Grandpa, you will always be loved and missed.