Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Heaven Welcomes Another


My sweet, wonderful Grandad passed away last night. He was 94. He lived a long, incredible life and was a blessing to all who knew him. Hardworking, tough, generous, kind, funny and sharp as a tack. Here he is with my grandma, who is also 94 (although she would never want that fact broadcast). The two of them were always an amazing pair. But Gran's weary body needed rest, and the Lord called him home. I'll be heading to Savannah this week to celebrate his beautiful life. My family and I would be grateful for your thoughts and prayers.

Philippians 3:20-21 -- But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under His control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like His glorious body.

22 comments:

  1. I am so sorry for your loss <3 sending all my love, thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

    Such a beautifully written post & wonderful message

    xo
    Anna

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  2. I'm so sorry Natalie. He sounds like a wonderful man and I love that your family is celebrating his life. You'll all be in my thoughts! Safe travels down to Georgia.

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  3. 94-what a great age. an amazing life will be had. great to celebrate that life with your family but hard to let go and say goodbye. be strong

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  4. I love that verse. And I am so sorry for your loss. It is never easy--even though he is going home. Prayers to you and your family. Safe travels.

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  5. I am so sorry for your loss. It sounds like he lived a long and happy life and is so lucky to have a great family like yours :) My thoughts are with you and your family this week.

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  6. Wow! 94! That's quite the accomplishment.
    I'm sure he's brightening someone's day with that awesome smile in heaven. :)

    I'm so sorry for your loss.
    Hugs from Tokyo.

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  7. Our American Hero! A Bataan Death March WW II POW survivor, we will miss his sweetness .

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  8. So very sorry. Sending you love and positive thoughts. <3

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  9. So a great desciption of your Grandfather! I love the picture. Be safe and I will see you when you get here.

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  10. I'm so sorry, Natalie. He sounds like such a lovely person. Thinking of you.

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  11. Natalie, my thoughts are with you and your family. Take care.

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  12. Blessings and happy memories to you and the rest of the family.

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  13. Your grandfather sounds like an incredible man who lived a beautiful, full life–what a blessing. Sending you and your family all my love.

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  14. So very sorry to hear about your loss. What a blessing to have lived such a long life. I'll bet your grandfather was a very special man with many fascinating stories to tell. You'll be in my thoughts.
    Claudia

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  15. I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers coming right up!!

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  16. I am sorry for you loss. Prayers headed your way.

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  17. I'm so sorry to read this. My thoughts are with you & your family!

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  18. I'm sorry for your loss. I hope you're enjoying your time with your family. Thinking of you!

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  19. Sorry to hear of your loss, and you wrote some very nice things here to honor his memory.

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  20. Prayers and love to you. I'm so sorry.

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  21. I'm so sorry for your loss. I will definitely send up some prayers for y'all. It sounds like he lived a long, wonderful life.

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