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.
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22 comments:

  1. annawithloveJuly 10, 2012 at 8:28 AM

    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. Kate (Embarrassment of Riches)July 10, 2012 at 8:51 AM

    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. popJuly 10, 2012 at 9:01 AM

    Sweet Rosebud.

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  4. RobynJuly 10, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    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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  5. 17 PerthJuly 10, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    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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  6. Freya LilyJuly 10, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    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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  7. EricaJuly 10, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    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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  8. ChristyJuly 10, 2012 at 10:16 AM

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

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  9. Mandy CrandellJuly 10, 2012 at 11:32 AM

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

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  10. Mary AnnJuly 10, 2012 at 11:36 AM

    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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  11. ShokoJuly 10, 2012 at 12:30 PM

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

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  12. Pinecone CampJuly 10, 2012 at 2:09 PM

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

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  13. charhoughJuly 10, 2012 at 5:04 PM

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

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  14. A Crimson KissJuly 10, 2012 at 5:58 PM

    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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  15. My Little BungalowJuly 10, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    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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  16. Reagan BowmanJuly 10, 2012 at 8:05 PM

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

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  17. RuthJuly 10, 2012 at 9:07 PM

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

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  18. rachelJuly 12, 2012 at 3:42 AM

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

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  19. a little black cloud in a dressJuly 12, 2012 at 11:53 AM

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

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  20. yours truly, melissaJuly 12, 2012 at 7:37 PM

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

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  21. Tiffany KadaniJuly 13, 2012 at 7:23 PM

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

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  22. Katie RobJuly 15, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    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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