My feet were up...but all was well.

Ever since I can remember, anytime I have ever gone over train tracks...I have lifted my legs off the floor of my truck and have made a wish to myself.

It was something cute my grandmother taught me long ago. She always told me to keep wishing---and one day, whatever I may be wishing for will come true as long as I believe in it.

With a curious mind, I often asked her what she wished for...but she would never tell me. She said, "if I tell you...it won't come true."

Since her death, I sort of made it my personal vow to keep it going...Whenever I do it, it makes me think of her and of how much I miss her. It is the little things that remind you of the big parts of your life, but she is in a better place now...so all is well.

And for a few months now, it has been the same wish every time, and I am happy to say it has come true.

I wished for someone in my life, someone that I could spend my days with. I know it sounds silly, most people call it puppy-love...but this feels---different, in the best way possible. Although we just started seeing each other, I feel like I have known her forever. And that simply makes me smile.

She...makes me smile. And if you are reading this Rose, you are my girl.



So tonight, on my way home...I went over some tracks; and I thought to myself, "what is there to wish for now?" Because quite frankly...I am very content at the moment, I am satisfied.

Before I knew it, I was over the tracks...my feet were up; but I had no wish.

I had no wish.

So I did the one thing I could do...

I thanked my grandmother.

I suddenly got a warm feeling. A warm tingly feeling that ran through my entire body...but seemed most strong in my heart.

And I knew at that moment, my grandmother had heard it. And I know I made her smile. It was a good feeling indeed.

For although she has been gone for years now, she remains in my life still today...I truly believe that she is my guardian angel.

She watched over me while she lived...and she is still after her death.


And even though she never told me really what her wish was...

I know it came true tonight---

It was for me to be happy...and I am. I finally am.

Thank you again Grandma---Thank you.


Your little bundle of joy,

"Tator-tot."

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R.I.P.
Jacquelyn Elain Cash

March 10, 1947 - March 29, 2004