June 28th, 1993

17 years ago today, I lost my only living Grandfather; the man I shared my birthday with and the man who taught me the importance of family and love.
My Grandpa Jim left a huge whole in my heart. Yes I was pretty young when he passed but I remember everything about him, and sadly enough I also remember everything about the day of his funeral.
My Grandpa passed 5 days before our birthday on July 3rd.
I think of him every day, and even more on our birthday. Every year before I blow out my candles I wish that my Grandpa is proud of me and I wish him a Happy Birthday.

Maybe it's because I share the same birthday with him, or that my middle name is Jamie the male version of James, but I have always fault very close to him.
I remember the little things about my Grandpa that made me smile, like when we were kids we spent a lot of time at Grandma and Grandpa's and Grandpa made sure we played outside a lot! So he would sit out there with us while we rode our bikes up and down the street, played Red light Green light or Captain May I with him.

When I think about him now I think about how much he would have LOVED Ava and Stella (my nieces) and how proud he would be of my sister Michelle.
I know he watch's over us, and I know for a fact he is with us especially at Grandma's house when we are all together.

My Uncle Johnny is the spiting image of my Grandpa Jim and acts just like him so every time he is in town I enjoy spending time with him and hearing stories about my Grandpa. Also, my Dad is slowly looking like Grandpa and my brother looks just like my Dad. So as life moves on and we all grow up we all have a small part of Grandpa growing up with us.

So as I turn 25 on Saturday I will yet again blow out my candles for my Grandpa and remember him with some tears and a lot of smiles :)

RIP Grandpa Jim I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!!

Until next time,
Health & Happiness
Maggie