I haven't had the time or money to travel in a very long time, until this winter break. Instead of going to Mexico to visit my grandpa (mi Papa Lupe), I decided to go to NY since I have always wanted to go there. Anyway, I've been putting off going to Mexico for quite a while, and my dad kept telling I should go visit my Papa Lupe especially since he's been ill for quite a while, so I was thinking about going to visit him this summer.
Sadly enough, my mom tells me today that my Papa Lupe passed away earl
ier today. I haven't seen my grandpa in a few years, but he was a great grandfather and I really loved him. I wish I could go with my dad to Mexico to see him one last time, but I don't think I can. I'm sure I wouldn't be missed at work, but I just don't think I could handle it emotionally.... I know my dad is really hurting right now since he had to grow up with just his dad since his mom passed away at a young age from cancer.It really stresses me out to think about how my dad is at home right now packing his stuff.... so is my uncle that lives with us.... and my aunt that lives in Santa Ana.... all of my grandpa's kids are packing their stuff, and getting ready to go see their dad. I want to know how he died, but I don't have the courage to ask my mom or dad on the phone because I would start crying and I can't talk when I cry that hard. Last time I heard (on Saturday) he wasn't doing too well and he was supposed to undergo surgery yesterday.
I think we're all going to miss my grandpa so much because he was a great man and everyone really loved him.... He'd been suffering a great deal lately from Parkinson's disease, and his body wasn't responding to the medication anymore.
Hopefully he won't be too mad at me when I finally come visit him this summer.
