Another joined our children in Heaven last weekend. This time it wasn't a child though. It was my grandfather. A wonderfully kind and soft spoken man. His passing was too soon for those of us still on earth, but I think the boys may have been anxious to meet him!
I take comfort in the thought that they are walking him around up there - introducing him to all of their friends and showing him their toys. He gets to play with them now, and I'm a bit jealous.
It's odd now how different I look at death. I use to be terrified of it...avoiding funerals...ignoring those that grieved...not discussing those we lost...and never going to a cemetery. I don't "like" those things now, but I do have a reverence for them. I appreciate the lives we have been given and try to celebrate each day. Every loss that happens - from babies to great grandfathers - reminds me just how precious each moment truly is.
So I am thankful for today, for right now. I am thankful that I was able to know my granddaddy and the amazing man that he was...and is. Even through the tears I try to be thankful.
4 comments:
I'm so sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry. I feel the same way now too. It doesn't seem as frightening when we have little ones waiting for us.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I've had so much loss in the past 18 months you would think I would know what to say but I don't...because there are no words that can make it better. Just sending you lots of love and prayers.
Oh sweetie, I am so sorry for your loss. I'm quite sure he is with your boys now. I hope that brings you some comfort.
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