Grandpa's funeral was today. It was a sad day. Really, it has been so hectic around here that it hasn't really sunk in that Grandpa is gone. The next time I go visit my Grandma after every has settled down, and Grandpa isn't there - then it will hit me that he is no longer with us. He was such a great man, who inspired so many people.
After the funeral we went to my Aunt Jean's house and read the cards and everyone said basically the same thing - he was a gentle, kind man who always had a smile on his face and a positive attitude. I always felt that way about him, but apparently everyone else did too. Over the last couple of days in talking about Grandpa, people would say those same things too. He made such an lasting impression on so many people. One of his physical therapist from Madonna came to the visitation last night and the other one came to his funeral this morning. Grandpa made such an impression on these two ladies that they have kept in touch all these years.
Halie and I both talked about Grandpa at the funeral. Click here to read what Halie said.
This is what I said:
Grandpa was a gentle, kind, loving man. He was always so happy to see us when we would stop by for a visit. Grandpa’s love for his family was felt by everyone, and we loved him very much.
Grandpa has been such an inspiration to me. It was 8 years ago in March when Grandpa was diagnosed with Guillain Barre Syndrome. He survived, but he was paralyzed. Grandpa spent almost a year at Madonna in Lincoln learning to walk again. I lived in Lincoln part of the time he was there and I feel like I got to know him a lot better during that time. There wasn’t a day that I went to see him that he didn’t have a smile on his face and a positive attitude. He has been through so much but always rose to the challenge to fight on. Grandpa had so much strength inside and out, which I believe is due to his strong faith and his love for his family.
Another way Grandpa has inspired me is by his loving marriage to Grandma. The love they shared was so real and it showed. During one of my many talks with Grandpa while he was at Madonna he told me that he and Grandma never had a fight, and I find that incredible. It exemplified the deep love they shared for one another. If we could all have half the love they shared for each other in our relationships - this world would be a better place.
As Grandpa would have it, I think we should celebrate an exceptional man’s great life. Everything he stood for teaches there is life after death.
Grandpa, I’m glad we were able to share your life with you. I can’t image it without you - I miss you already, but you are healed now and I’m thankful you are free of pain. I’m sure you are having a happy reunion with your family that has gone before you.
Grandpa, you’ve inspired me in so many ways - Thank you Grandpa - I love you.
0 Comments:
Post a Comment