Dear Grandpa, 

It has now been two years since you have passed away. It’s so crazy how time flies. I feel like when I can finally relax and take a breather, I’ll realize months have gone by and it has only felt like days. I’m happy you didn’t have to experience this pandemic that we are currently bearing through. This is a huge scare for the world’s population, but older people especially. It would not have been fair to you if you had to experience all this with your heart conditions. It is a scary time to have any health issues, and I have been extra careful because of my asthma. 

Anyways, you were the first person that came to mind when I read about this assignment. I think about you very often, and find myself bringing you up a lot in my daily conversations with the family. In the evenings after I have finished all my classes and work I relax and watch HGTV. I know that was your favorite channel to watch. We used to watch it together when I visited you in Tennessee. Seems you rubbed off on me. It’s springtime and all the flowers are blooming. This reminds me of the day lilies you use to breed yourself, and the one you specifically named after me (the picture at the top is the flower named after me). Every day I am reminded of you and I’m glad this is the case. It’s true that death really isn’t the end. You will live in my memory for the rest of my life.

I hope you are doing well. I’m doing well myself. I am trying my hardest to maintain good grades so that when it comes time to apply to Med School I will be set. I want to be an oncologist or possibly a surgeon. I just want to help people and save lives. This whole coronavirus thing has really changed my mentality about life itself. There were so many little things I took for granted such as seeing my friends in person every day. I can be sure I won’t take these things for granted anymore once quarantine is over. You already know all this because I know you are watching over me, but it feels good to write you a letter. Maybe this is something I can get in the habit of doing every now and then to give you an update. Anyways, I won’t keep you, Grandpa. I’m sure you have some HGTV to catch up on in heaven. Talk to you soon.

Love, 

Max