Celebrating Life

Today is a day to celebrate loved ones lost. This January my grandpa and uncle (father and son) moved onto a better place. Just 18 hours apart they moved from their cancer ridden bodies to a new life.  God works in amazing ways.. you just really have to be conscious of his presence. My grandpa and uncle tom were traveling buddies throughout their lives.... New York... sports games.. hunting trips... my uncle was always up for site seeing with my grandpa. God brought them on another trip together. 

So many things were said by many at the funerals... but today what I remember most is my Uncle Tom's laugh, the way he said "Jame!" everytime I called or saw him, his constant sports updates, his genuine spirit and big bear hugs. 

It's amazing how powerful an image is... I remember the way my grandpa sat... his body language.. his hand placements.. It was always so distinguished to me and paid close attention to that small detail when he was here. Now looking back at these images.. it reminds me of him completely. He loved giving tours of Aberdeen, SD.. he was so proud of the new developments that he made in the community. He was an avid runner, and although I couldn't even begin to keep up with him, he loved going on walks and bike rides with us. I miss his newspaper clippings, his motivating post-it notes, his pep talks on the phone, his genuine concern for everything I was involved in, and his voice when he would call and say.. "hey there sports fans!"

Take time today to remember the details that made your loved ones stand apart from the rest. You are truly missed.. but know you are in a happier place.