We lost another grandpa, father and father-in-law. Brian's stepfather passed away last Thursday. We made it just in time to see him before he died. Brian's family was waiting for us at the hospital at 12 midnight. They were taking Daddy Joe off of life support and it didn't take long for him to drift off into eternity. He was such a kind man. Not one for words, but he was a hard-working, gentle grandpa. My only regret is that we did not get to spend as much time with him as we could have over the years.
If only we could keep the TV off and talk more. There's not much time. If only we could stop texting and laugh together in person. There's not much time. If only we could realize every day could be our last. We'd focus on what *is* important and let all that other stuff go. Did you show love like you wanted to? This is what I'm thinking about.
In the middle of sadness I was able to get this picture of Sophia. Just another reminder of the beauty of life. The Lord gives and takes away. Blessed be the name of the Lord.
5 comments:
So sorry to hear that. I will continue to pray for you all.
We will be praying for you, too. I really love the photo of Sophia. I remember a photo of several of us cousins standing on Grandma's front porch the day after Grandpa died. Mom has always treasured that photo.
Im so sorry to hear of your loss. May GOd be with you and your family and we walk through these next couple of weeks.
So sorry to hear of your loss, Deb. A beautiful post...blessed be the name of the Lord.
Love the photo of Sophia surrounded with beautiful flowers.
There are days when I think we should all get rid of our TVs. We do miss out on a lot of just communicating with each other.
Will be praying for everyone.
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