As many of you are aware, I have several other blogs.. *grins* you can see the list in the side column. Sophia is one of my reviewers, Sophia is a creative 10 year old who loves to read, fancies cats, Edward Cullen, and is a fan of anime! And a joy to work with. Her effervescent comes through with every review. Recently she wrote this wonderful tribute to her grandfather. He left us three years ago today and I know his family's hearts are still grieving. Even so, Sophie's tribute celebrates their relationship. Carmen, her mother, sent it to me and I just wanted to share.
A New Life
I had to help him or he would fall. My grandpa had just gotten very sick. He lived with my grandma, his wife. He would be at the house alone while my grandma was at the store. It was a risk because he could fall.
He eventually moved in with us because his health was unpredictable. He wasn’t happy with moving. It made him feel like he was a little kid who needed everyone to escort him everywhere. Miguel, my grandpa’s name, began to get used to living with me.
Everything was perfect. Then he got really sick. He was sent to the hospital. His lungs and heart were old. It was scary. The doctor said he didn’t have a lot of time. Every time we left the hospital, I would try to tell him good night.
He was finally sent home! It was hard for him to walk. Sometimes, he would call my name and ask me to walk him to the kitchen. I loved helping him. He was safe, and I was glad. I was never annoyed if he asked me to help him. It was worth it.
One morning I awoke to the sound of sobbing. My mother sat next to me. “Sophia, he’s gone.” I hugged her. I looked inside his room. He was pale. He was in peace.
I remember him. His kindness, his love for me, him. I love him and I helped him by walking him around. That is how I helped my grandpa.
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