My grandfather is in his 80's and has recently started having some health problems; needless to say it worries me. My grandfather was the first positive male figure in my life. As a child I was fortunate to spend my entire summer vacations in Mexico with my grandparents. During my time there, my grandfather would take me along with him to work on his farm and tend to his animals. I was exposed to nature in a way many children I grew up with never did, it was amazing. I hold those vacations dear to my heart because I was able to spend lots of time with my grandfather, which was very meaningful to me, especially because my father has never been part of my life. Inside his tough and stubborn shell was a sweet, funny, and caring grandpa. He always had stories to tell and old folk songs to sing. I really miss him and my grandmother too of course. I can't wait to go visit them this summer. I pray that my grandfather’s health holds up. Till then, I love you Abuelito & Abuelita!!!
This is a recent picture of my grandfather. I like this shot, because it captures him in his true essence. He is so stubborn about his work on the farm that he now has a driver take him there so he can see that everything is going the way it should. As you can see he also refuses to ride inside the truck. My grandfather is not supposed to be working anymore, but no one can stop him. Perhaps it's what keeps him going. All I know is that if he is happy doing what he's doing, well then maybe we should just let him be.
