Thursday, August 27, 2009

Abuelo




He died today at 2:55 AM. So I am re-posting this image I did of him last year to honor him in some kind of way. Not many people have the privilege of having such a great grandfather. And although I said good-bye to him a long time ago (he had alzhimer's and didn't remember any of us) I can't deny his physical departure is a great loss, even if he was not himself anymore. He will be truly truly missed. I have nothing but great memories with him. But I know that he is way better than all of us put together. He is with our Lord, at his side, with his memory fully recovered and just having a blast up there, waiting to welcome us when our time comes.
I love you grandpa.

Al fin eres más alto que yo, ya no estás creciendo como el ñame. Te amo mucho, Ricardito.

3 comments:

Jean Fhilippe said...

Ericka, my sincere condolences to you and your family. I've had a similiar case of alzhimer in my family and understand how it may feel.

This is a beautiful drawing and great homage, he is surely smiling at ya right now.
soo keep up that strenght and my best wishes for you!

Pierre said...

I send you all my love for this Ericka. He may feel better where he is now, living ill must have been hard for him and your familly.
My best wishes too !

Pietro Antognioni said...

Gostei muito de seus trabalhos.
Você desenha lindas figuras.
abraço.