Though I know that we as a family are saddened by our loss- I know that Grandpa is dancing away in Heaven right now at this moment. He's not crying tears for us- He's probably singing and laughing. I know that he had the biggest smile on his face when he was re-united with my Grandma. After 10 years without her, I know he was ready to see her face. So today, I know that they are looking down on us- saying not to mourn our loss but to celebrate their reunion and their life.
Today, I was walking my niece, Emeri out to the barn to play with Papa's puppies. As we were walking she said, "Hey Ami- Papa Ray is up in Heaven. See, do you think that he's up in those clouds right now?" And then she started waving up to the sky and said "Hi Papa Ray!!" Isn't it amazing how children can see things so clearly? How everything is so simple and it makes sense? Why can't we all think like that?
I like to think that we start out in Heaven before we are put on this earth. And if this is true- then I have to believe that our baby is up in Heaven right now with his/her Great Grandma and Grandpa- dancing, singing, and learning about life. I have to believe that they are preparing our Sweet baby for this cruel, unfair world that we live in today. And I have to believe that they are showing him/her the same love and affection that they have shown me throughout my life. (Oh & that they are telling him/her how wonderful of a family they will have!) :)
So, even though I am very sad about this loss... I am overjoyed for my Grandpa to be in a better place. I'm happy that he is re-united with his love, my Grandma. I have peace in knowing that one day, we will see him again. He was one of the greatest men I ever knew. He loved the Lord, loved his family, and he loved fishing. I just wish that some of that "tight with money" trait would have rubbed off on me a little! haha. As the days and years will go on, I promise to make it a priority to always, always tell Gabe how much his Papa Ray loved him and how much fun they always had together. I will remind him every day how Papa Ray would get a big smile on his face everytime Gabe came into the room. These are the memories that I will never forget. I feel very blessed that my child had the wonderful opportunity to spend time with such a great man, a great Grandpa! :)
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