Grandpa

In loving memory of the best man I ever knew... Grandpa Townley (Donald W. Townley).




I sure miss you so much, Grandpa. Yeah, I was old enough when we were together to be forever touched by all the fun memories we had. I was old enough to understand what a great Grandpa you were, and so many times I forged ahead in a rough rut with nothing but your loving words of encouragement to hang on to. I'll never forget your phone calls, I loved hearing your voice on the other line pretending like you weren't sure which Townley grand-daughter I was, but always, always, ALWAYS, you knew me. How could you tell my voice apart from all the others??? I still have no idea to this day, since I was one of a million of your descendants it seems! But you knew my voice... maybe now you know how much that means to me; Now that you're able to watch me day in and day out if you like, you can see how often I sit and reminisce about you. Some people would call me crazy for saying this, but I know I can feel you close by at times. Thank you! I'm so thankful to have you as my guardian angel!!!

Gosh, Grandpa, I was old enough to understand how big the gap would be between us once you left this world; Old enough to appreciate the pain it still stirs in me when I LONG to talk to you, just for a minute, because I know you not only would WANT to understand me, you would TRY and most likely succeed. You took the answers of life with you to the grave! Sometimes, I just think I wish you'd have taken me there with you! Grandpa, you were the truest of true. You never deviated from your call as servant of the Lord, as loyal father or grandfather, as patriot.

I remember the last conversation you had with me... so well... we were alone, just you and I, in the kitchen. It was the first one on one serious discussion I can recall. You taught me something about the importance of procreation, of serving the Lord in our actions. I trusted you so much and still love you more than ever for it.

In life, I'd love to make you proud of me. But I remember your words back when I was that awkward little girl love-struck over her grandpa, "Allison, you are the most beautiful girl in the whole world, do you know that?"

I didn't care what anyone else thought, because my grandpa thought I was the most beautiful girl in the whole wide world. Period. Yours was the smile I'd search out in the crowd so I could overcome my fear when singing or talking in front of groups... and your face was always there to be found!

Grandpa, what can I say... I miss you more than ever today. I think about you when I'm scared. I am comforted knowing there is always a memory so pure and clean, in you, that I can reflect on without any regrets. Without any questions. You were a soldier in life, an angel now after. I remember you first on this day, Grandpa. What more can I say? You know I still love you. I can't wait to see you again.

Love, Allison Christine Townley Fausett (always your little grandbaby)