I didn't realise how much I missed him until I saw his handwriting today.

[hamamelis]

My grandpap died 6 years ago March 1st. Today I was going through a box of stuff looking for something and I found the last card he sent to me, it must have been around Marnie's birthday it said "sorry this took me so long, as I get older it takes me longer to do things. Here's to a better '02. Love, Grandpap"

I don't know why I kept that card, but I'm so glad that I did. I've been a bittersweet, teary mess all day. I miss him so much. :sob:

[ADDled]

(((Lynn)))

[Bickery]

(((Lynn))) I remember diligently saving letters when I became aware that my grandparents were on their way out. I haven't looked at them, but they will stay with me.

[indigo]

My grandpap died 6 years ago March 1st. Today I was going through a box of stuff looking for something and I found the last card he sent to me, it must have been around Marnie's birthday it said "sorry this took me so long, as I get older it takes me longer to do things. Here's to a better '02. Love, Grandpap"

I don't know why I kept that card, but I'm so glad that I did. I've been a bittersweet, teary mess all day. I miss him so much. :sob:

I totally understand. I kept an old appointment book of my mom's because it was written in her handwriting. Recipes too.

[Sarah]

My grandpap died 6 years ago March 1st. Today I was going through a box of stuff looking for something and I found the last card he sent to me, it must have been around Marnie's birthday it said "sorry this took me so long, as I get older it takes me longer to do things. Here's to a better '02. Love, Grandpap"

I don't know why I kept that card, but I'm so glad that I did. I've been a bittersweet, teary mess all day. I miss him so much. :sob:

(((((((Lynn)))))) :(


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[mirage1]

My grandpap died 6 years ago March 1st. Today I was going through a box of stuff looking for something and I found the last card he sent to me, it must have been around Marnie's birthday it said "sorry this took me so long, as I get older it takes me longer to do things. Here's to a better '02. Love, Grandpap"

I don't know why I kept that card, but I'm so glad that I did. I've been a bittersweet, teary mess all day. I miss him so much. :sob:Awww, sweetie. I know that feeling. It just sucks that the people we love ever have to go away.

[Amanda_Reyasmom]

My grandpap died 6 years ago March 1st. Today I was going through a box of stuff looking for something and I found the last card he sent to me, it must have been around Marnie's birthday it said "sorry this took me so long, as I get older it takes me longer to do things. Here's to a better '02. Love, Grandpap"

I don't know why I kept that card, but I'm so glad that I did. I've been a bittersweet, teary mess all day. I miss him so much. :sob:

{{{Lynn}}} I cry just thinking that one day my grandpa will die :( :sob:

[Gargoyle]

(((((Lynn)))) How wonderful you had such a nice relationship with your grandad. I wish I had been able to meet mine. They sounded like interesting men. :)

[Vicky]

My grandpap died 6 years ago March 1st. Today I was going through a box of stuff looking for something and I found the last card he sent to me, it must have been around Marnie's birthday it said "sorry this took me so long, as I get older it takes me longer to do things. Here's to a better '02. Love, Grandpap"

I don't know why I kept that card, but I'm so glad that I did. I've been a bittersweet, teary mess all day. I miss him so much. :sob:

Handwriting is so distinctive and so personal. I received a letter in the mail from my mother after she died. Just seeing her handwriting was a jolt - so immediate! Like she was there! It was very hard to believe that she was gone. Even now, so many years after her death, I can feel her presence strongly when I see her handwriting.

[threecubs]

{{{{{Hugs}}}}}

[Tracy]

{{{Lynn}}}(nt)

[agatha]

I know what you mean. My Dad died 2 years ago. I inherited his book collection, and every time I see his name on the flyleaf, I am affected. It is good, though :)

[aleutsi]

My grandpap died 6 years ago March 1st. Today I was going through a box of stuff looking for something and I found the last card he sent to me, it must have been around Marnie's birthday it said "sorry this took me so long, as I get older it takes me longer to do things. Here's to a better '02. Love, Grandpap"

I don't know why I kept that card, but I'm so glad that I did. I've been a bittersweet, teary mess all day. I miss him so much. :sob:

{{{HUGS}}} My Grandaddy died on March 1st, 24 years ago and I still get weepy when I run across mementos of him.

[hamamelis]

Thanks you guys, I don't feel so alone or weird about it. Like Vicky said about it it being so distinctive- almost like voices. Big sigh..... :(

[Sue]

((((Lynn))))

[niteowll]

I totally understand. I kept an old appointment book of my mom's because it was written in her handwriting. Recipes too.
my dad sang happy birthyday to me on my cell phone last year. I saved it because it means so much to me, and someday he won't be around to sing to me. I need to figure out how to save it permanently somehow.

[Mary]

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[Meredith]

I thought I was the only one who had such an attachment to handwriting- it really is part of the person to me.