I have years of emails still stuck in my inbox, and for some reason, decided to go through some of them today. Amongst all the junk, I found a precious little email that my grandpa wrote me, in his broken english, EXACTLY four years ago TO THE DAY--on September 13, 2004. Reading it brought me to tears--I'm finding that this is more than just a coincidence, and I'm taking the very special message as his last little goodbye to me.
Here is the email...
Dear Jane,
Hi! How are you ? What are you doing right now? Still worrying about your future?
Have you fun? Getting already a new job, a new tail ?
You know, your grandpa is proud of you et loves you too much for your good feelings and behavior. You really deserve happiness and success in life. And all of that will come on its time You're not to worry too much in advance. Live only for today,enjoy the present minute every day you have to live and you'll be happy.
I'am trying now to get in touch with you by E-mail to see if the connection's available
In the mean time, as you really need a good wish,
"I wish you health, I wish you well, and happiness galore
"I wish you luck, For you and friends,
"What could I wish you more. "
So long - Au revoir - To see you or write to you very soon-
Good kisses and Love,
GrandPa
Jane,
ReplyDeleteI am so happy you found this email. I've been thinking about Grandpa so much. Yesterday, it spiked even more ehrn I held the kitty-cat coin purse he once gave me, which I use for laundry quarters, and realized it was a gift from him. It made me sad and I had a moment of just wondering where he was. It felt that he was further and further away from us.
This email makes me so happy to read.
Love,
Kat
Okay, I'm one of those creepy blog surfers that you don't know read your postings. Found you today. Your post about your Grandfathers email letter just hit me, in a sweet way. I know that a fifty year old woman shouldn't be crying over a strangers blog post. Hope you kept his letter as I have kept cards that my Grandparents had sent me. Enjoy your travels.
ReplyDelete@Dahn Thanks for reading my blog and thanks for the comment, it's nice to know that the letter touched you! He left a special message, and I think the advice rings true for anyone =)
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