How do you remember the loved ones that have passed? Do you consciously say... they would've loved to see this.. or dream about them.. even talk to them because you just know in your heart that they are out there listening to you...? At times I do all of the above. For many nights after my grandpa passed, I dreamt of him. In my dream he was gone as well.. but came back for just a moment to see me.. and give me the smile I still remember.
A year ago, tomorrow, my family and I lost our grandpa, dad, and husband. He did not go alone...there were men that came to get him, he told my mom. I believe that he was not scared.. that he knew those faces he saw and went on to a better place. My uncle, who was also battling cancer, took this journey along with him. He passed the very next day.. only 18 hours apart. They had been traveling buddies all their life and only God could have put them on this tough journey together and a triumphant new life... together. It is unheard of for people to pass from cancer within hours of one another. Many people would feel a enormous sense of loss.. which we did.. but we all were comforted to know that they walked out of that hospital together.. for a new trip.
How do I remember? One of my favorite things my grandpa did was send newspaper clippings that talked about things that related to me. He actively took interest in my life, daily! It made me know he thought about me all the time. Along with the clippings were motivational notes. He was always so proud of me.. no matter what I was doing. So how do I remember him? Anytime I am having a hard day, frustrated with a design idea, or bogged down with projects... I look over on my desk and read one of the many notes I saved from him. This one is framed on my desk.
It reads: 7/12/03
Hi Jam! I heard you've been over achieving and zinging 'em.....Don't fight it.. its in the genes! Love G.P.
I kept this note from 2003... so thankful I did.
So take a moment and think about someone and how you remember them. I miss you grandpa. Thank you for your daily motivation. I hope I continue to make you proud.
3 comments:
Very touching Jamie...Hope you and your family remember the great times that y'all shared.
I had to read your latest post since I'm a fan of Betsy's blog and saw your comment you left her.
That's beautiful that the 2 men left together with God...your grandpa and uncle are still traveling buddies. ;o) May God give you peace today as you think of them both.
what an AMAZING story!! thank you so much for sharing it!
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