Dear Grandpa A

Dear Grandpa A,
I'm writing this letter just before a horde of people come to our house to celebrate New Years. It doesn't feel like it but I leave Alberta in less than 24 hours and have to be at the airport at some ridiculous hour in the morning. Looks like a cat nap for me before I head off to the big city of Toronto. I hope you're enjoying New Years in a warm place with friends and family. I'm sure 2014 will bring lots for us.
I'll make it quick and short, just because I still have some last minute packing to do as well as getting ready for the parteh. What I said to Grandma A goes for you as well. You've created a beautiful and strong family with strong connections who realize the importance of one another. I can't thank you enough for that. You are the rock that holds us all together and you should know that each and every one of the cousins is more than thankful for that. We love you dearly.
I talk about you all the time in NL. I like to mention how the quietest man I know is married to the loudest woman I know ;) Just kidding. Being quiet isn't a bad thing though. I feel completely comfortable sitting with you in silence and in fact wonder if that's where I get my introvertness from. I'm happy with it and wish I could spend more time with you. I love playing games with you, even though you often win, and I also wish I could do that more often. You bring out a friendly competitiveness that most people don't get to see. Usually they just see the mean part haha.
I hope your Christmas holidays were wonderful and pray that you will have a wonderful year in 2014. I hope to be back before next New Years, but I'm unsure if that will happen. If not I will talk with you soon by technology.
Love you.
Sincerely,
Yvette