I know how you feel with not "keeping your end of the bargain." At happened to me also. My uncle did live far away from me, but making a promise and not keeping it is one of the worst feelings for me. At least you got the chance to see your grandpa. I did not. As he passed away two years ago and I did not have a chance to see him again. It is one of the regrets I will have for the rest of my life. I was busy with life, but it is no excuse. I should have visited way more.

Great post my friend. Enjoyed reading about it. :)