Recently I have been slightly down on love, and last night I called my Mother and best friend bawling to her on the phone and told her of my recent heart ache. Thank Heavens for a mother who is so wonderful to listen, comfort, and love me unconditionally. She must have called my grandpa and told him of my situation, because tonight I got a phone call from my Papa Ted.
"Shelby, I just want you to know that your night in shining armor is out there and he will find you, so stop worrying so much about it". I was completely taken aback, but couldn't help the tears from swelling up in my eyes. I love my grandpa to pieces, but have never been really close to him. If we talked about something it was fishing or the horses or country music-feelings just wasn't on the menu for discussion. I knew he loved me, but it was an unspoken thing. He proceeded to tell me about how he and my grandma met and that this year will be their 54th anniversary. "It doesn't matter if we've been married 54 years or 50, so stop worrying about when it will happen, because it will. You're too attractive and funny and have that vivacious personality to go unnoticed. He will ride up on a white horse and slay all those dragons for you".
It was so nice to have those encouraging words from my grandpa, but more importantly to know how much he loves me. I am so grateful for friends, and especially family who are there for me, regardless of if I ask for it or not. Without family I would be lost, and I am so thankful for them in my life.
To finish his grandfatherly advice, he informed that " It's just as easy to fall in love with a guy with a lot of money as it is to fall in love with a guy without any". Thank you grandpa, I'll try and take your advice and "find one of those really rich skiers".
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