A Thoughtful Rose to Kill

The rose I purchased for my grandparent’s grave.

My grandfather passed away the day before I started first grade.

To say we were close would be a vast understatement. I think of him and thank him every day for the time he spent with me.

He taught me just about everything — from fixing everything yourself (I still know the difference between a Phillips head and a Straight head screwdriver thanks to him) to caring for EVERY animal.