My cutest grandpa in the world passed away last month. I have dreaded this day for a long time, but I know he is in a better place. I know that it is a good thing that he got to leave this world, but I miss him so much. I miss his funny personality and warm spirit. I miss his smile. I miss his jokes even though at the end, they were pretty subtle. Somehow he would still be able to show you he STILL HAD IT! Whether it be a pinch of your finger, or a soft nudge of his leg. He couldn't communicate very well for the last few years of his life and I know it was hard for him. I always knew that he was still "there". I am so glad that I got to be with him the night before he passed. I got to say my last joke to him, and got to tell him I love him, and got to kiss him on the forehead one last time. The morning after he died, my two greatest sisters Debbie and Heidi and the best mom ever, my mom, were at my grandma's house making funeral arrangements and consoling each other. It was so special to be there at that time for my grandma and to be able to help. My family (immediate and extended) is so awesome. They all pitched in down to the last detail. The funeral was amazing. We made teddy bears out of his old shirts and had all the grandkids pitch in for them. We gave them to my mom and her three siblings, Terrie, Debbie, Brad and Grandma after the funeral.
My cousin Jordan played Taps at the grave site. I feel like everything was so personal and perfect on this day.
It was so great to see my family all together as we hadn't been in about 15 years. I could feel my grandpa's presence all day. I still feel he is with me. I feel he is watching over me. It sounds cheesy, but I feel comfort knowing that he is my ANGEL.
Here is a picture of my entire extended family. We took these the day of the funeral. My, we make handsome bunch! It was a bitter sweet reunion.
My cutest grandpa in the world passed away last month. I have dreaded this day for a long time, but I know he is in a better place. I know that it is a good thing that he got to leave this world, but I miss him so much. I miss his funny personality and warm spirit. I miss his smile. I miss his jokes even though at the end, they were pretty subtle. Somehow he would still be able to show you he STILL HAD IT! Whether it be a pinch of your finger, or a soft nudge of his leg. He couldn't communicate very well for the last few years of his life and I know it was hard for him. I always knew that he was still "there". I am so glad that I got to be with him the night before he passed. I got to say my last joke to him, and got to tell him I love him, and got to kiss him on the forehead one last time. The morning after he died, my two greatest sisters Debbie and Heidi and the best mom ever, my mom, were at my grandma's house making funeral arrangements and consoling each other. It was so special to be there at that time for my grandma and to be able to help. My family (immediate and extended) is so awesome. They all pitched in down to the last detail. The funeral was amazing. We made teddy bears out of his old shirts and had all the grandkids pitch in for them. We gave them to my mom and her three siblings, Terrie, Debbie, Brad and Grandma after the funeral.
My cousin Jordan played Taps at the grave site. I feel like everything was so personal and perfect on this day.
It was so great to see my family all together as we hadn't been in about 15 years. I could feel my grandpa's presence all day. I still feel he is with me. I feel he is watching over me. It sounds cheesy, but I feel comfort knowing that he is my ANGEL.
Here is a picture of my entire extended family. We took these the day of the funeral. My, we make handsome bunch! It was a bitter sweet reunion.
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