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Guys,
I wanted to take the time before going to bed (and before finishing whoring up the boards) to wish everyone a Merry Christmas.
Admittedly, this Christmas has not been that merry for my family and I. With my grandfather lying in hospice at Troy Beaumont, it really takes the cheer out of you.
I want to take the time to really urge and push everyone here to spend time with their loved ones that they might take for granted. Take the time to learn from them, hear the stories they have to share about their childhood, their dating life, ask them how they met their significant other. Depending on their age, ask them what it was like during the wars. I only wish that I would have taken the time to truly get to know my grandpa better. Instead, I took it for granted that he was always sitting in his recliner at their house, always there to small talk, but never did I get the chance to ask him about his life and his experiences. Please, guys, don't take for granted the health of your loved ones, or even the health of yourself. This Christmas season, take the time to truly appreciate what you have, and how precious family really is.
I sat in the hospital today, as I've done every day for the past week or so, and I sat there and thought about all the stories I missed out on and all the times I could've spent learning from my Grandpa. My grandma at one point got up and walked over to the chair beside his bed, leaned over and put her hand on his cheek. "Glen, wake up. Glen, do you hear me? I'm here, Glen, I'm here, do you know that? Do you know I'm here? I haven't left, and I'm not leaving. I love you, Glen." She kissed his head and than sat down beside him, holding his hand. He was so weak he couldn't even speak to answer, only shake his head in response. It was honestly one of the most touching moments I've ever been able to experience. It brings me to tears just thinking about it. The love and devotion from 50+ years of marriage. In a world filled with divorce, it's just amazing to think that two people who only knew each other for one week, got engaged, married, and now truly 'till death do they part.
Take the time this holiday season to truly appreciate the gift of life, the family you have, and honor the family members who are no longer here today.
I wanted to take the time before going to bed (and before finishing whoring up the boards) to wish everyone a Merry Christmas.
Admittedly, this Christmas has not been that merry for my family and I. With my grandfather lying in hospice at Troy Beaumont, it really takes the cheer out of you.
I want to take the time to really urge and push everyone here to spend time with their loved ones that they might take for granted. Take the time to learn from them, hear the stories they have to share about their childhood, their dating life, ask them how they met their significant other. Depending on their age, ask them what it was like during the wars. I only wish that I would have taken the time to truly get to know my grandpa better. Instead, I took it for granted that he was always sitting in his recliner at their house, always there to small talk, but never did I get the chance to ask him about his life and his experiences. Please, guys, don't take for granted the health of your loved ones, or even the health of yourself. This Christmas season, take the time to truly appreciate what you have, and how precious family really is.
I sat in the hospital today, as I've done every day for the past week or so, and I sat there and thought about all the stories I missed out on and all the times I could've spent learning from my Grandpa. My grandma at one point got up and walked over to the chair beside his bed, leaned over and put her hand on his cheek. "Glen, wake up. Glen, do you hear me? I'm here, Glen, I'm here, do you know that? Do you know I'm here? I haven't left, and I'm not leaving. I love you, Glen." She kissed his head and than sat down beside him, holding his hand. He was so weak he couldn't even speak to answer, only shake his head in response. It was honestly one of the most touching moments I've ever been able to experience. It brings me to tears just thinking about it. The love and devotion from 50+ years of marriage. In a world filled with divorce, it's just amazing to think that two people who only knew each other for one week, got engaged, married, and now truly 'till death do they part.
Take the time this holiday season to truly appreciate the gift of life, the family you have, and honor the family members who are no longer here today.
357ci LT1, cammed, stalled, and driven. 
For those who are traveling this holiday seasons, safe travels and godspeed
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