It’s odd to think I was going to write this to tell you that my grandfather was pulling through his sickness. For those who don’t know my grandfather had MRSA. Think of it as the gremlin version of a staff infection.
Two weeks ago I got to see my grandfather. He didn’t look great, but from what I was told he was doing far better than the past couple of weeks. It felt like a cinematic moment, three generations collected in a hospital room the two younger at the side of the elder. The elder man whispers things to the son closest to him. Though it was sad to see my grandfather in that state looking back on it, it was a sacred moment.
As of last night my grandfather passed. I’m not sure that the his passing has fully sunk in, I feel like when I see and talk with family it will. I know most who see this don’t know who he was. If you have seen virtuous things in my life then you at least know what he stood for. I love my grandfather, and feel blessed to share his name, I can only hope to leave it as untarnished as him.


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October 29, 2008 at 3:22 pm
Kimbrow
I’m so sorry to hear about this. This is tough. Let me know if you need anything. Will be thinking about you and your fam.
November 8, 2008 at 8:27 am
chromasolstice
Hey Aj, I’m sorry to hear about your grandpa. Z and I will definitely be keeping you and your family in our prayers. I know it has been a rough year with your sister and everything as well. Hang in there, bro, God is in control and he loves you and your family.
On a lighter note… to answer the question about the twix… it was king size – the only way to go. I do like the sprite…. Zach got me gingerale. I am beginning to think it is lactose intolerance…. I go to the doc this week. I would freak out if I had to stay away from cheese and yogurt! Cheese is like one of my staple foods….. Again, bro… you are in our prayers.