Dear Uncle Grady ,

It's been a year or two since you've gone . I still miss you. I told myself it's get easier , I told myself I'd heal. But it doesn't get easier and I'll never heal from this completely. I just want to know you're doing okay , wherever you may be now . I believe deep down you're in heaven right now , or at least that's what I hope. I read an old letter once , which wasn't meant for my eyes, it was crumbled up and tore in places. It said you didn't believe in God and that right there had killed me. Before I read that letter I had a little hope of seeing you again , for maybe we'd meet in heaven .. But if you don't believe you don't get to go .. Isn't that how it works ? If you believed in it I know that you'd make it to heaven . You were such a selfless man. You'd give the shirt off your back to a person in need without thinking twice about it. You cared more about everyone else then to worry about yourself . You lived a tough life that I know , and it is very upsetting. I know it was hard, and I understand you had to let go, but couldn't you wait any longer? Just long enough for me to hug you, or simply say good bye . Don't feel bad for leaving all of us behind, we know it's better wherever you are now. Life here was hard for you, you struggled with each and every day. I just want you to know I love you, and miss you more with each and every day. I wish you were still here, but do not feel guilty . Maybe we will meet again one day and I'll be able to tell you I love you.

Rest in peace Uncle Grady,

You are truly missed .

- S.N.M