Sep 26, 2009

Home

After a year and half battle with cancer, my sweet Paw- paw has gone Home.

The last few weeks have been very hard, as he has been in an intense amount of pain and he has been ready to go. Every night he'd say he hoped the Lord would take him home, and on Wednesday night he finally went home, surrounded by his wife, sister, and children.

We are so blessed to have had this time to prepare for this, to have all had the chance to say goodbye ,and for him to come to a place of peace before he died.

I have been incredibly blessed to have 29 years with all 4 of my grandparents. Their impact in my life has been invaluable. I have nothing but extremely fond memories of my Paw-paw...collecting pecans, pears, and magnolia seeds in the backyard, long walks on the pier at springmaid beach, games of Putt-putt, coin collecting, 2 dollar bills, a contagious smile, a bit of a bark but absolutely no bite, an unending love and faithfulness in marriage, and a genuine love and concern for ALL people.

I love you Paw-Paw -it's been an honor- you will be missed by all.

12 comments:

ANewKindOfPerfect said...

I'm sorry for the loss of your Paw-Paw. It is always hard, even if you have warning and time to process it.

Karla said...

I'm so sorry to hear that!!! Glad you had a chance to say good bye:)

Brenna said...

Praising the Lord your Paw Paw is at peace and praying for comfort for your family.
Love you!

Jaime said...

Losing a loved one is never easy. It's hard to know what to say,
except that you are thought of
in friendship and in sympathy.
{{{HUGS}}}

Lisa said...

I am so sorry to hear that. My heart goes out to you!

Anxious AF said...

Im so sorry. Thinking of you.

Hilary said...

Sorry for the loss for your Paw-paw....

Anonymous said...

So sorry. So thankful with you that he went home and is pain free now.

Melissa Swartley said...

I'm so sorry to hear... We are thinking of you and your family, prayers too! Hugs!

Sara said...

So sorry about your loss! Yes, you were blessed with 29 years, but I know you will miss your Paw-Paw terribly. Praying for your family.

Allison said...

I am so sorry for your loss(((HUGS)))

Susan Wilhelm said...

I have been wondering how he was doing...I have been in your shoes....watching someone you adore...suffer...It is horrendous! You get thru it but not over it in my opinion.

Thank you for sharing your fondest memories of him.