Friday Things
Hello friends :)
This is going to be a short Friday things, as my grandfather passed away this past Wednesday after a short illness, so the week has been emotional and broken up, and I don’t have a regular Friday things ready to go.
It is not lost on me how insanely lucky I have been to have still had two living grandparents at nearly 40 years old, but my grandpap seemed as though he would be around forever. He was 92 years old, never needed to walk with a cane (he and my grandma walked outside, at the gym, or in their basement every day!), and boy did he love his Oreos.
I remember calling my grandma to tell her I was pregnant with Joseph. She cried and said at some point in the past, my grandpap had told her he didn’t think he’d live long enough to see great-grandchildren (even though he didn’t have any chronic illnesses, I think he just thought so due to his age). Not only did he get to see Joseph, but he ended up meeting and holding FOUR great-grandchildren. I’m so glad that I was able to give him that gift.
Whenever we would leave my grandparents’ house, he would stand in the doorway (or outside, if the weather was nice) and wave us off; it’s my favorite vision of him and one I will miss dearly. It does make my heart content to know that he’s with my dad, who I know he has missed tremendously.
We will be honoring and remembering him with services today and tomorrow; the next time you eat an Oreo cookie, think of him :)
So sorry for your loss, grandparents are special.
So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers
I am incredibly sorry about the loss of your grandpa. May his memory be a blessing.
I am so very sorry for your loss, how wonderful you had his presence for that long! You and your family were blessed.
Hoping your grief is easing a tiny bit today. Your family has been in my thoughts all weekend. Take care of yourself first. We’ll still be here when you’re ready to charge ahead again. Sending loving hugs your way.
Oh sweetie – your in my prayers. You touched my heart when you wrote about him waving goodbye to you. My Dad, at age 80, does that all the time too. Just last week I was pulling out and I just watched him in my rear view window pulling away thanking God for being blessed with the best Dad ever.
Find comfort in all the wonderful moments you had. xoxoxo
I’m so sorry for your loss! I’m glad he was able to meet your kiddos, cherish all those sweet memories you have of him! My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time!
I am so so very sorry for your loss. Take care…
Sending you and your family warm embraces and will keep you and your family in our prayers.
I am so sorry to hear about your grandad, bless him. I will surely think about him whenever I see or eat an Oreo! Blessings to your family.
Bless you Michelle. You have a beautiful heart. Sending happy Oreo thoughts your way.
So sorry about your grandfather, Michelle. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Take care.
So sorry for your loss Michelle, thinking of you all and sending love and hugs.xx
So sorry about your grandfather. You will treasure the memories you have of him.
So very sorry for your loss. Treasure all of those wonderful memories!
So very sorry for your loss. What a precious picture. Praying for comfort during this very difficult time. We are never ready to give them up no matter their age. Please accept my condolences.
I am so sorry for your loss, I can tell he was a wonderful person and your family is hurting. Love to you all during this difficult time.
Michelle – I am so sorry for the loss of your grandfather. Treasure the memories you have of him close to your heart, talk often of him & share stories about him with your children as they grow up & they will be able to share your memories with you. Your grandfather will always be with you, watching over your children, My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family during this difficult time. Love & hugs 💕💕💕
I’m so sorry for your loss. I lost my 91 year old grandfather, and my last living grandparent, a few days after Christmas 2018. I’m missing him a lot. Your grandfather sounded like a wonderful man. Sending you love.
What a beautiful tribute. Your grandfather would be so proud. The legacy of your grandfather will live forever in your heart and in all the special memories. I’m so sorry for your loss.