Most, if not all, of our family blog entries are celebrations of life and the small pleasures and treasures we are blessed with on a daily basis. And in the Spirit of Truth, this entry must also be considered one such "celebration of life," a time to rejoice in days past with Samuel's Daddy and the comforting hope and assurance of his present home. I must confess, however, that in the flesh we are truly heartbroken and bereft of his presence. On Christmas Eve 2009, Grandaddy had a heart attack due to surgery complications and very quickly and peacefully went to be with the Lord. For that, we are so grateful and remind ourselves often that if ever a man desired to be with The Father, it was him. He will be so greatly missed though, for so many things; his thundering laugh, great big bear hugs, Godly wisdom so freely given, and his love for the grandchildren and our whole family. There are very few truly great men today and we were so blessed to share our lives with one of them. We love you and miss you Grandaddy. Thank you for reminding us, both in life and death, that this is not our home nor does this world hold any true treasures for us. Instead, we will store up treasures in Heaven, where one day we will see you again and dwell together in the glory of Christ.
Always a loving Daddy
On the day Jason was born, Grandaddy practically ran into the delivery room to see his first grandchild. How proud and beaming he was!
Colleen stole his heart and always came to Grandaddy with love. He would get so tickled at her expressions.