One year ago today, February 10, 2011, the world lost a great man. My idol, my friend, and most of all, my grandfather. He was easily the greatest man that i have ever met. I will never forget learning how to fish with you every year at Cook's Forest. Taking walks with you in the woods behind your house. So many memories. But all I can do now is reminisce on the past and look forward to seeing you in heaven.
My grandfather lived in Oil City, and was into the OC's high school sports. He always told me that he didnt care if General McLane beat Oil City, he just wanted us to beat Franklin more than anything in the world. So, in October, when i discovered that our District 10 semi final game would be in Franklin, I told my grandma, so she could come see me play soccer for the first time, because oil city is about 10 minutes from Franklin. I was so excited to play and to see her. When we stepped lnto the field, the very first thing i did was go to the big "F" in the center of the Franklin field, spit right in the center of it, got a huge smile on my face and pointed up to my grandpa in heaven and walked away. Later in the game, i got the ball and came down the left side of the field. As i approached the goal, i saw a teammate coming down the other side, so I figured I would try and get him the ball. So, i popped the ball up in the air, aiming for right in front of the post on the far side. But somehow, the ball curved in towards the goal, hit the post in the very top right corner of the goal, and went into the net. This ended up being the only goal of the game, sending the General McLane boys soccer team to its first district 10 championship game in a decade. I am not one to talk about ghosts or to usually think that things like this happen, but I am almost certain that my Grandpa put that ball in that net. He had to. No ball curves that way, and i never shoot that well. So all i can say is thank you Grandpa for not just sending us to our district 10 championship, but for everything you have taught me, given me, or done for me. This past year has definately not been the same. I miss you so much. Just like you always said to me and my brothers, everytime we left your house, all i can say is "be cool" up in heaven and keep a warm place for us when we can come see you again. I love you grandpa.
"I'll never forget the day that my
Heart fell from my chest.
It was the moment that I
Said goodbye and
I layed your body to rest
I'll never take this life for granted
Im living it for two
And since you're always the one that sang the songs,
Im singing this one for you."
FYS
Song of the Day - One Step At A Time - Four Year Strong.
