A Papa's Love

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There is that one person in everybody’s life who they simply know they will never forget. It could be a stranger on the street who simply greeted them and brightened their day, or it might be someone they’ve known for years. Whichever the case, they look up to this person and want to be just like them. For me, that person is my grandfather. I look up to him, and someday I hope that I could have his personality; kind but firm, gentle but strong, fervent but serious. There are at least three reasons why I admire my grandpa more than anyone else I know. To begin, I respect my grandfather because he has been and forever will be there for me when I need him. Back when I was depressed because my aunt was diagnosed with lung cancer, he stayed so strong, which I believe he only did around me. After all, it was his sister, so how could he have been so calm and relaxed? But he stayed unyielding and told me, “She’ll get better. It’ll be okay.” I would reply with something similar to, “How do you know? You can’t be sure.” For every obstacle I’ve faced, my Papa has always comforted me. It s...

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