Day 4

My grandpa. Oh, where do I even begin with Melvin? He was my best friend and biggest cheerleader. He taught me so many things: how to color and stay in the lines, how to garden, to play baseball, politics, history, and so many important life lessons. He also taught me to laugh even when things are bad. He was a car salesman later in life, after his farming days, and I remember him saying things like "There's an ass for every seat!" about cars you wouldn't exactly expect to sell right away. He was always so optimistic. I am who I am largely in part because of him. I miss him every day and I know he is looking down on me. I am grateful to have had such a wonderful grandparent and example in my life.