The Never Ending Wish
Death: the one thing that happens to everyone. When I was a year old my grandfather past away. I didn't get to know him like my sister and brother did, but every time I think about what it would have been like to know him, it just hurts me.
"Dad, tell me more about granddad." I always asked my dad to tell a funny story or one that just cut me deep inside about my granddad. My dad always told me about this one that makes me sad and happy every time I hear it.
"Okay, let's see what story could I tell you?" My dad, all the sudden, looked at me and smiled.
"When your grandfather was in the hospital I went to go see him one day. I started to talk to him about the old days, but as we were talking he brought up a subject that broke my heart; DEATH. He told me that he wasn't going to make it, but I kept telling him that he was," My grandfather looked at my dad with blue saddened eyes."Trey, my son, my life is coming to an end. Surely you didn't think I would be around forever. I want you to do me a favor, when Cassie is older, tell her that I love her very much and tell her about me." My dad couldn't hold back the tears and he told his dad that he would do his best, and within that same hour my grandfather had died.
The story that my dad tells me makes me feel a bit empty but also happy at the same time. I realized that my granddad cared so much about me even though I was a baby. Sometimes I wonder what it would be like if he was still alive. I do miss my grandfather a lot and I love him. I wish I could have known him, but when cancer has taken over your body, you're not expected to live. I'm responsible for finding my happiness, and hearing this story over and over again, helps me through the day. I may miss him, but I know that he's not far away. He's always standing right next to me, even though I can't see him. He'll always be there for me and my family. If my dad can get through my grandfather's death then so can I. I just wish I could have met him.