Grandson opens letter from grandma written during 1991 total solar eclipse and finds the sweetest note

It's an lovely and emotional read, 26 years in the making.
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This grandma just might be the sweetest person in the galaxy.

Reddit user davedavedaveck (whose name is actually Trevor) shared a picture of what just might be the kindest letter ever written from his grandma, dating back to July 11, 1991.

The day the note was written was the day of a total solar eclipse, and per Trevor's grandma's request, he wasn't allowed to open the letter until 2017 ahead of the total solar eclipse occurring in August.

"Today we had a total eclipse and the next one is in the year 2017 — so I thought this was such a special day in the first year of year of you life [sic] that I would make a note of it," this kind grandma wrote.

She also wrote about how much she loved her grandson, and wondered what he'd be up to at the age of 26.

"I wonder what you will be doing at the age of 26?? I do know that you are the cutest baby ever and we love you lots."

Then, as a finishing touch, she closed the letter with a cute self-portrait drawn under her signature.

No, we're not crying, you're crying!

Other Reddit users also found the letter just as heartwarming:

In the comments, Trevor also confirmed that his astronomy-loving nana will turn 80 this fall. Congratulations, Grandma, and thank you for giving us all the feels, 26 years later.

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Mia Johnson was a web culture intern for Mashable. She's a Chicago native and Missouri School of Journalism graduate. She has a background in online, TV, and magazine journalism.

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