It's two years later. Wow, time goes fast. I miss him, so much. I know he's in a better place, but I can't help but wish he was still here with us. He was such an amazing person. No, he didn't change the world, but he was one of the best people I've ever known. He was so simple. He didn't need much, just what God had given him: nature, his family, basic things. He loved more than anyone I've ever known, I found that out at his funeral. The amount of people he touched was astonishing. It made me realize just how lucky I was. God gave me 13 years with
him! I remember spending so much time with him when I was little. Everytime I would spend the night, during dinner....being shushed because I was too loud during the news. I can just imagine him in Heaven, watching the news, shushing everyone else. Haha. I do wish I could see him now, but I know someday I will. I just wanted to write this for him, one of the most amazing people I've ever known. REMEMBER me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go, yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.
*Christina Georgina Rosetti*
RIP Earl James Thuet.
March 1, 2007.
I miss you.
Danielle, of course, it's Michelle... but I just wanted to let you know that you are one of the bravest people I know. I've never exactly been through a death in the family that I actually cared about, to be honest, but you've experienced it firsthand and I admire you so much because of it. I love how you remained optimistic throughout, reassuring yourelf that your g-papa is in a better place (which is he, undoubtedly, is) and that his presence lives on, regardless. You are so noble and brave for being able to pick yourself up after you've been let down and you are such a lovely person for getting the strength to move on. These times may not be the best, but I promise you, everything will eventually turn out for the better. :)
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