Spring Break/Family Matters

FINALLY! I'm soo done with doing all my schoolwork 'till the last minute because right now I'm just going to be relaxing.. well sort off. I got a lot of family things to attend to. It's crazy. But I love every moment I get to spend with them :) I remember when it used to just be Linda, Eric, Somanea, and myself that got into all those little adventures. Now, I'm surrounded by all these little kids, wondering..was I this annoying? Eh, its all good. I wouldn't want it any other way.

Next Saturday we're going to have a memorial for my Grandpa at my aunts place. It's been around 5 years since his death. Things get gloomy during this time, but my whole family gets together. I love how strong our bond is. I know its mostly because we don't want to have our Grandma see us weak. I still remember the day it happened;

I was only 10 but there I was, holding my Grandma's hands making sure she was okay. I was always told, don't cry in front of her. And that's exactly what I did. I had to stay strong for my sister and cousins as well. They were all too young to understand and it was hard to explain. I had a different bond with my Grandmpa than my cousins. Since I was the oldest and the first grandchild. . I still can't believe it, 5 years. Still doesn't feel like it. We're still feeling the impact to this day. Because I remember, that day almost everything changed. My Grandpa not being there to babysit my sister and I. Not taking me to school every morning. Not taking my cousins and I to McDonalds especially since we weren't really allowed to have it. Not being there to see my first choir concert in middle school. He was the one that believed in me. I still miss him very much today. I understand he's in a better place. And I'll never forget how much he was there. He was truely the greatest Grandpa. I'll always cherish those little things he did. I love you Grandpa. And this Saturday we're honoring you. <3

-Lisa