Talk:Protector/@comment-25464062-20141001011429/@comment-24040907-20141002070702

Protector is a story about having to give up family. Fortunately, I have never had to lose a kid, but I do know what it's like to lose someone very close to you. Friends will come and go, people pass into our lives, leave their impressions and go, but family is forever. Even if it doesn't seem like it now, I think you'll be with your sister and mother again.

I understand that bond between siblings, it's one that makes even steel waver in comparison. Goodness, if I ever lost my brother; half of the United States would be wiped out before my rampage ended. I cannot even count the number of butts my brother has kicked to protect me. But fortunately there is no distance, no span of time that can break that bond. And, if you believe what I believe, you realize that even death is a minor inconvenience.

My grandfather just passed away recently. It's really taking its toll on the family. He battled with Alzheimer's disease for 10 years before ultimately succumbing of natural causes. He didn't even give the disease the satisfaction! I love him very much, and I'll never forget what he's taught me, his wisdom and doctrine etched into my heart forever. But I know I'll see him again. I'm expecting one heckuva hug from the ol' Irish Papa :)