Sunday, March 20, 2011

dear grandpa


you always were the classiest man, and always will be.

you walked with a swiss cane and never forgot your coat and cap.
you sang us songs and helped all you could with the dishes.
some days you really loved the chicken, and some days you didn't say much
but there was always room for dessert. [-'a really small one cath']

your kids helped you all they could and gave you all the love in the world,
but now grandma will.
sometimes you were scared and confused
and lately you started forgetting, but now you remember it all

i know i got the robinson cheeks, the short legs, the pale swiss skin,
but i got so much more than that.
i got to grow up everyday in a family with strong testimonies and even stronger hearts.

i got to live on the street with the man who raised my dad and that made him my hero.

so grandpa, just like you said, you raised 'not a dud in the bunch'
so thank you.
i'll be seeing you soon.

7 comments:

Marissa said...

this is so sweet. thank you so much for writing this.

Unknown said...

this sweet post has my heart.
my tears, prayers, and love are with you and the rest of the robinsons. love you boo.

Candace said...

this is so sweet chels. what a wonderful granddaughter you must be to him. you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. sure love you.

Abbey Zmoos said...

beautifully said. love you chels.

McGiven Family.... said...

Love you Chelsea!

Renee said...

Seriously bawling this morning! What a sweet tribute!

a&m said...

You make everything beautiful...