My Pappaw died last week
and it was a blessing. The past few months his health has deteriorated to the point that he was miserable. And hurting. And scared. And unable to feed himself. Or walk. Or go to the bathroom. He no longer knew anyone and he would not have wanted to live that way. Who would? Now he's got a perfect body and mind. He's in heaven and I have the assurance of being with him someday.
Perhaps some day I'll blog about him more. About the awesome, funny, things he did. The jokes he played, the songs he sang, the joy he brought to our lives. But for now, that's all I will say about it....except that he was the BEST Pappaw ever.
Life is busy. I've started my new job at the greenhouse and I think I'm really going to enjoy it. The kids are getting to be more fun every day and they are always doing something that amuses me. I'm looking forward to the summer time fun that I know we will have.
3 comments:
Hi Andi, I read about your Pappaw on your Mom's site. My Grandpa died a few years ago and I miss him alot. I don't think he was quite as "fun" as your Pappaw, but I loved him. Anyway, he fell and broke his hip and I was so thankful that he didn't linger in pain and agony (most doctors don't do a hip replacement on 90+ y/o).
Oh, you ought to read my 100 things esp. #100 - your Mom says that reminded her of YOU! :-) It was funny.
I'm Sorry for your loss but you are so right that he has a perfect mind and body now in Heaven. My pawpaw had a similar path before he passed away and it was so hard to see him like that and knew he would never have wanted to be in that shape and I'm so comforted to know that he is now whole again. Take care!
I'm glad he's out of pain and he's hanging out with God!! It's so hard to miss them on this side, but I understand being grateful that his suffering is over.
I grew up very close to my grandparents and my grandpa lived with us for 10 years while I was in high school and college. His death was so very hard for me, and I miss him to this day.
I'm comforted by the fact that he now knows just how much I love him 'cause I'm pretty sure that's all a lot clearer in Heaven :)
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