89-Year-Old Texan’s Sweet Goodbye Tradition Melts Hearts
This is what being a grandpa is all about! In a small Texas town, 89-year-old Eska Miller has a tradition that’s lasted his whole life. Every time his granddaughter, Haley Gomez, leaves his house, he runs to say goodbye, and you can see a montage of these heartwarming moments in the video at the end of this article.
Texas Grandpa Runs to Say Goodbye to Granddaughter Every Time
It’s not a fast run these days, but it’s always full of love. Neighbors say they’ve seen him do it for years, rain or shine. What started as a funny, sweet moment when Haley was little has turned into a lifelong routine that means a lot to both of them.
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"He has done this my entire life," Haley told Good Morning America in a recent interview. "These are what memories are made of," she said.
The video of Eska’s goodbye jog recently went viral, and I, for one, can’t get enough. A bunch of comments praised him for his kindness and dedication, and for proving that you can still get down, even at 89.
Check out the video below:
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