My grandfather's health has been declining for awhile now. Although he struggled with severe memory issues, God blessed him with the ability to recognize his family. We are so grateful that we got to visit with him over the holidays. His health took a turn for the worse this week and he had to be hospitalized. Needless to say, he was in our thoughts and prayers all week. The other night Jocelyn prayed that "angels would surround Great Grandpa." Then this morning, we got the call that angels took Great Grandpa to heaven last night. Although we are sad that he is no longer with us, we rejoice in the fact that we will all be reunited in heaven someday.
My grandparents were married for 65 years!
What an example their love and marriage is to our entire family.
They had two kids!
Grandpa loved being a Great Grandpa!
Four Generations!
Grandpa loved playing golf and...
shooting pool!
The girls and I are so happy that we got to visit with him less than a month ago for the holidays.
I will miss seeing Grandpa all dressed up for Christmas,
but am so thankful that we got to spend this last Christmas with him.
I am sure there will be many more pictures and memories to share over the next few weeks, as the girls and I head back down to Florida for a celebration of life honoring my grandfather. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers for our family during this time.
I found this poem today and am rejoicing in the fact that my Grandfather is FREE!
I'M FREE
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free.
I'm following the path God laid, you see.
I took His hand when I heard him call.
I turned around and left it all.
I could not stay another day,
I've found peace this very day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joys.
A family shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Oh yes, these things, I too, will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow.
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I savored much
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all to brief.
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts and peace to thee.
God wanted me now: He set me free.
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1 comments:
I'm so sorry for your loss, Brittney. :( We'll be praying for you all. What great pictures you've shared. I'm so glad that you and the girls got to spend time with him recently. Praise the Lord that your grandfather is now free. I love that poem and remember it from when my maternal grandmother died when I was young. It still brings tears to my eyes.
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