Thursday, March 26, 2020
I absolutely adored my uncle Gregg. He was always a shining beam of sunshine and loved his family with his whole heart. I have so many memories of him growing up, not one negative, just of him being goofy and full of hugs and joy. No matter what he was going through, he always tried so hard to keep up a smile for his family. Spending time with him these last few months while he was in the hospital, I really admired his strength and courage. I would sit with him in physical therapy and he would crack jokes about how easy it was, even though I could tell it wasn't. One of my best final memories of him was sitting across the cafeteria table from him telling him about a show coming up that I was really excited I was going to be stage managing. Gregg immediately said he wanted to come and pulled out the calendar on his phone and proceeded to try to pencil it in. He told me if he could get out of the hospital by then he would be sure to come, that he really wanted to come. I knew, and I think somewhere in his mind he knew, that it wouldn't happen...but the sentiment was so sweet I had to push against myself not to cry. I love you Uncle Gregg, I hope Heaven appreciates the true Angel they have just received. Grandma, Grandpa, Dad - we will get through this together. I'm lighting a candle every day when I can for him. Peace be with us all.
