Papa

life. what is it? life, to me, is something that means everything. To have the ability to see the beauty in things that are mistreated or lost. Life is the fraction of time in which no one can take dignity away from the people who earned it. Life lets light shine on the darkest of days when everything else feels dead. Life is living. And living is staying strong even when left alone. I saw life in you. I see life in you. With that, i see life in myself. They say that the most precious moments are the ones we will never remember. I don't recall everything i have ever done with you, or every conversation i have been a part of, but seeing the pictures makes it all fall into place. I know who you are, i know your heart. You mean well, you want only the best for your children and grandchildren. times have not always been super easy, like now. I can honestly say seeing you in this state makes the pain beat on me like a drum. Makes me want to push the limits and fight for you to my best ability. But I realize i can't fight fate. I can't change things that have already happened. My mom loves you more than the world. The fire in her eyes gives me comfort to know that you have people who care about you, who want the best for you, and who would walk to the edge of the earth for you. Same with Uncle Dan, who does his best to keep positive and stay strong for you. I respect people who are real, and you're surrounded by them. You're not the same as you used to be, but who is? I know you will still be strong. You have to be, thats all you've ever known.