Only a few short minutes ago my Grandpa left this life.
I felt relief for I knew how much he was suffering.
So today I honor the loss of my Grandpa, a man of few words.
In fact he never said much to me until I graduated High School. That day he gave me a big hug and a kiss on the cheek and said "We are so proud of you."
I honestly nearly fell over...that was the most Grandpa had ever really said to me.
And now I am grateful for a man of few words but one who did say a few, enough for me to know I was loved.
I am grateful to have spent a few minutes with him last night. I sat at his bedside and held his hand, he drifted in and out as he was heavily sedated.
As I went to leave I woke him to say good bye and to tell him I loved him. He squeezed my hand so tight and held on.
Today my heart is full. I am grateful for that moment however fleeting it may seem now. In his last moments he expressed his love for me in the only way he could. And I am grateful.
Grandpa may you be at peace, and give Jenny my love. Tell her I miss her so. I hope you two will keep each other busy.
All my love,
Kara
2 comments:
What a nice tribute to your Grandpa. He will watch over you from the other side and be proud of all you are doing here.
beautiful words, you gave me goosebumps. oh kara, you have been through so so much. i admire you for so many things...but most importantly your ability to honor and focus on so much goodness even though it must be so very hard. sending you big big hugs and all of the love and light i can. xo
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