I dont know why, I just feel led to tell you this story. I. Loved. My. Grandpa!! And he loved me VERY much. We had a very special, and quite frankly at times, a kooky relationship. I used to attend an elementary school that was right across the street from where my grandfather and grandmother lived. At recess on the playground, I remember seeing him in the window waving at me while I was playing with my friends. He had the biggest smile, was a gentle giant, and loved his big chunky turquoise jewelry. We shared a love for pickles. To this day, I cant eat one and not think about him. As crazy as it sounds, for an afterschool treat, he would have a pickle with a little taffy piece called a now and later stuffed in the middle and slightly frozen. How we loved sharing that little treat with each other. We didnt care about cookies and milk!! The day that he died, I was in Columbia at the All District/State vocal competition. They called me in to audition, and all of a sudden I felt very very sick to my stomach. I gave the judges my music and the pianist started playing my piece. but when I opened my mouth to sing, all I felt was a tremendous stab in my stomach. I couldnt sing right then...something was wrong, and I couldnt believe it was happening right now. As it turns out, my grandfather died within those moments of my audition. He was working on his beloved blue truck and the jack slipped. Obviously I didnt know at the time. But when I was told later that day, I felt even more connected to him than I already was. I went on and delivered a fine performance of my Italian aria. I remember the judges crying, which was pretty much unheard of. They are instructed to just sit, listen comment on a form and then rate. That day was very special for me. I went on to score a #1, and became Allstate soloist for the year. I will never forget that day, just like I will never forget my amazing grandpa. I know he watches over and protects me. I will always be his Lil Mama. The end. ❤️
Posted on: Thu, 02 Oct 2014 00:48:08 +0000
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