It has been 6.5 weeks since Grandpa died, but I wanted to post this poem that my sister, Kari Ann, wrote after his passing. I think of Grandpa EVERYDAY!!! I miss him so much and I still have a huge longing to go back in time and hug him again. I want him back so bad. For those of you who have lost someone close to you, will this feeling ever go away? I wish so badly that I could feel peace about this like others in our family. I just don't. I have no doubt as to whether he is in Heaven or not. I am secure and peaceful about where he is and that he is happy, but I can't get past my selfish nature. I miss him!!!!!
Grandpa’s Promise
Said Grandpa to a baby girl,
“Tell Grandpa what you want.
For you have filled my heart with song
I will give you anything.”
Eight baby girls would fill his life
With smiles and curls and giggles
To each he made the same sweet promise
You’ll never want for anything.
Grandpa gave us so much more
Than baby dolls and toys
He filled our life with laughter
And so many precious things!
Safety and Security
Love and faith and Hope
Loving Fathers, Christian Homes
These were Grandpa’s gifts
Through the years, as we grew up,
You kept your promise true.
God knew what we needed most
When he gave us to you.
Thank You Grandpa.
6 comments:
Hi JB, that was a sweet poem your sister wrote. I'm so sorry about your grandfather. He leaves behind a neat legacy and loving family. I lost my grandfather 5 years ago. I still tear up thinking about him, and I still miss him. It doesn't get easier, but life continues to move on even though he is not with us. I empathize with you and am thankful that our grandfathers don't have to worry or hurt anymore!!
what wonderful words about your grandfather. i'm so glad you had such a special relationship but sorry for your pain.
The pain will ease with time...but you'll always miss him. It's ok to cry and mourn.
Thank you so much for posting this, Juli Beth. And please tell Kari Ann for me that I thought it was just beautiful. I still miss him every day too! Don't you find it so humbling to think that we were each one of the 8 luckiest girls in the world? Why did God choose to bless me so much? What a beautiful life!
I know exactly what you mean, Juli. I miss him so much too. I feel so blessed to have had him as my grandpa. It's hard to believe that one person can have such a profound impact on so many lives. I think that's what makes it hurt just that much more. I feel like I lost one of the few people who would love me completely in spite of any flaw or any mistake. Thank you for posting this poem. Tell Kari Ann it's beautiful. - M
That last comment was from Mary Ann. I guess my friend logged on to her account on my computer and it posted under her name. Sorry about that.
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