Eight years ago today, my family lost such an amazing man- My Grandpa Swift. Shelley was a man with such a great heart and sense of humor. He was one of the most brilliant, loving, understanding and compassionate men that I have ever had the opportunity to know and love. I have so many wonderful memories of him. Like going to his farm to pick cherries and peaches, riding on his tractor, going for rides in his most awesome convertible Cadillac, going out for Mexican and Chinese food, listening to stories of his life, Crossword Puzzles, Sweep-stakes,Jeopardy and the Golden Girls, watching him cook and making sandwiches with 1000 island dressing instead of mayo, watching him tend to his beautiful yard and gardens, eating spaghettios for breakfast when I would sleep over, sneaking into his office with my cousin Nancy to steal gummy worms, Easter Egg hunts and the awesome Pink Acid washed Denim Jacket, that he and my Grandma gave me for Christmas when I was 7. I literally could keep going on and on and on! The most important thing about my Grandpa Swift was that he loved and accepted me for who I am. Truly, I am blessed to have had him for my only Grandpa!! Still after 8 years my heartaches, that I no longer have him in my life. But I know that he is in Heaven, no longer sick and suffering, watching out for my family and I. So I am writing this post to express my love and gratitude that will always have for my Grandpa. I love you Grandpa. I miss you! There isn't a day that goes, by when I don't think of you!!
