Thursday, May 11, 2006
Sadness
Today is a sad day for our family. One of our favorite people made his way from this life to our real home. It was our Papaw. We love him so much that it hurts and at the same time we are happy for him to have relief. He was so many things to us. He was a support, encouragement, laughter, loving, kind, loyal. I would love to give a royal tribute to him but it may come later. Today I am dealing with goodbye. And my encouragement is thinking of his face to face hello.
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the first thing that came to my mind as I read this are the lyrics to the Mercy Me song - Homesick. I'm so sorry for your loss, but rejoice in his gain and that he is finally "at home." praying for you and your family.
I'm so sorry. Losing family is never easy, no matter what the circumstances.
I am so sorry for your deep loss. What a beautiful tribute to your Papaw. Blessings of comfort and peace to you and your family as you walk through this good-bye.
Diane
Oh Heartsjoy....I'm crying even as I read your post. Mom told me about him today. I'm so sorry. He was such a precious man. My heart aches not for him..because I know he was a man of God. But, my heart aches because I know how dear he was to all of you....such a kind, gentle man. I'll be praying for all of you.
Ruth
I've experienced God's presence too many times in the same kind of loss. You know the truth of where he is now, and that your next hello will be "hello forever". Knowing all this doesn't erase the pain of loss, I'm so sorry, God's grace and unexplainable peace be with you all.
Was this your mom's dad?! She called me just on Wednesday afternoon and said he wasn't doing well. I'm so sorry!
Spencer says...
Yes: "precious man" "man of God" and still I feel such an urge to find more words that honor him...Here it is: I think I can say honestly that of all the grownups I ever met as a little boy he is the only one I was not afraid of the first time I met him. Somehow he made me feel safe and loved. Man! He has seemed old to me for thirty years. I wish I could be at his memorial service. I love you, friend.
I am so sorry! We know the day will come when we will lose our grandparents, but we are never ready. Feb 2005 I had the privilege of spending my Pappaw's last few hours with him. I'll never really understand why God blessed me by letting me be with him while mom and grandmother were gone - but it was one of the most beautiful experiences of my life.
Times like this, I am left with nothing to say. I am sorry for the pain you must be feeling. I love you and am praying that His comfort envelop you.
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GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY during this time. He was my Christian Hero... xo, joyphil413
5/18/06
How are you? I just wanted to say hi.
Diane
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