Saudade

Memorial Day is coming up at the end of this month. As a result, I'm spending a lot of time thinking about my grandpa (he was a veteran). Blog entries and pulses might frequently show up about him throughout the month, as a result. He was very important to me and I miss him very much. He was able to chase anything bad or frightening away, completely. And when I say completely, I mean that all he had to do was be there, or in some extreme cases provide a single touch, and I was no longer afraid or upset the slightest bit. His passing left a void very deep and very painful in my emotional psyche. I'm glad, though, that his passing (while unnecessarily lingering and torturous) means that he is no longer in any pain, discomfort, or emotional distress. However, I'm still here and I can't say the same for myself.