When I was younger my Grandfather passed on some life wisdom to me. At the time I listened to his words and even though I was able to reach an understanding of what he was trying to tell me it did not truly sink in until just recently. Although I do not remember word for word how he told it I would like to pass it on as best I can here.
Love is an amazing thing. It can always find a way to grow and evolve. When you are a child and you are surrounded by your parents, grandparents, and siblings, you feel your heart and world is full of love. As you grow up and get out into the world you meet a special someone. As you begin to court this person and find that you want to spend your life with them you soon realize that love has grown by just that much. As you get to know this person and their family you will find love grows in your heart to allow this person and their family to be loved by you. You will go along like this and think your heart is so full that it seems it could not grow any further, then one day... You find out your going to be a father. You may worry that you do not have enough love to include this new person but once you see them for the first time you will know there should never have been a doubt. You will find with each child it will be the same and each time love will grow. When your kids grow and they meet special people and start having children of their own, you guessed it love will include each and every one of them. One day you should consider yourself lucky if you can sit back and find yourself in a room full of those you love.
I know as my Grandpa grew older his greatest joy in life was sitting in a room full of his loved ones. I also think his greatest legacy was teaching us how to love whole heartedly.
On January 22, 2014 I finally gained a full understanding of his words and his message. I looked into Jacob's eyes and found love had indeed become that much larger in my heart. So I pass this on to all my loved ones and hope I can pass this on in my actions as well as my words.
So to all those I love, let love ever grow in your hearts and as always PARTY ON!!!
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