Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Grandpa Peterson
Last night I got the called from my mom telling me that my grandpa had passed away. I've come to the conclusion that this is something you can never be prepared for. My grandpa was 86yrs old and living in the hospital. We all knew that we could never return home and yet when I got the call I was thrown into another dimension. I don't know how else to put it. One just has to morn--so many emotions, most to personal and special to be expressed in words. Needless to say I had a pretty sleepless night recalling wonderful memories of times spent with grandpa. I love this man. I'm so thankful for the trip I took in January to see him and shall never forget his smile as we rang in the new year. I'm so thankful for eternal families. I'm thankful that we are bound together forever. I know I'll see him again and I can't wait to hear all he has to say. He hasn't been able to speak for many years. I've missed talking with him, but am sure he's on the other side expressing himself verbally and smiling. He lived a great life and I'm thankful for his example and love. I know he loved me as much as I loved him. He always expressed it. He couldn't speak much, but what he was sure of every time I saw him was that he told me how much he loved and approved of me. He would always say, "Kristin, very good. Love you, Love you, Love you!" I guess that's what I'd have to tell him today, " Great job Grandpa. Love you, love you, LOVE YOU!"
5 comments:
That was so sweet! Is it bad that I'm already getting teary-eyed? I'm going to be a crying wreck at the funeral. What a great post.
I'm sorry to hear about your Grandpa. Isn't it such a comfort to know about eternal families.
I know that you were expecting it and that it must be that bitter sweet that he has gone home. We are so lucky to live in the fullness of time and to have the knowledge that we have. May we all live in a way that we can see our loved ones that have passed before us.
Kristin, I obviously never knew your grandpa, but it teared me up reading your sweet post. What a special man, he sounds like. I guess it rubbed off on you.
It's so true...that part about having to mourn even when you "know it's coming". I was pregnant with Weston when my Grandma passed away and the thought of her not getting to hold my baby and him not getting to know her just made me SO so sad. Even though we have the knowledge of eternal families....it's still sad when you know you're not going to be seeing someone for a LONG time.
I remember your grandparents visiting at your house once and your grandma would do flash cards with your grandpa. She's such a dedicated woman...and I will never forget hearing him sing.
Love ya! :)
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