It's August everyone! It feels like this summer has been quicker than summers of years past. This could be due to the fact that I have been on vacation for almost the entire month of July or because I start school about a month earlier than I would have at Central. Unfortunately, the summer is coming to a close and I wish that I could have a few more days at home. As Five for Fighting states, "it's not easy to be me."
The other day I got a text from my sister that said something along the lines of "You need to take grandad to the doctor." So John and myself went down the street, picked him up, and were on our way to the doctor's office within minutes. My grandad was complaining of stomach pains (indigestion is what I initially thought it was), but he isn't the kind of man to go to the doctor willingly. He hadn't been to see a doctor in years. He isn't on any supplements and still smokes like a smoldering chimney. After my sister texted me to go see him, I myself developed a strange feeling. It was a feeling of uneasiness not in my stomach, but in my mind. I will admit, the thought of potentially losing my grandad came into my head as we were driving to the doctor and naturally, I teared up. I wouldn't be ready for him to leave us if he suddenly passed. I'd be a wreck going to school in just a week's time. On the way to the doctor's office, he said his pain subsided. By the time he talked with the doctor, the pain was gone. I don't know what it was (mostly like just some bad reaction to what he had eaten that day), but my mind wandered to a place that I would like not like to visit anytime soon.
This little episode reminded me to cherish the time you have with your loved ones, especially the ones whom you may not see often (such as grandparents). You don't know how much longer they are going to be around for; therefore, you should see them as often as you can. Cherish the times you are with them, even if it is as simple as going to lunch. You may not realize it then, but looking back, you will wish you had more lunch dates with them.
Take care,
NT
