Papaw

This morning my papaw passed away. He has been in a nursing home for many years now and although I know he is in a much better place where his mind and body are whole, that doesn't completely take away the pain of losing him. He went down hill so quickly, that many of our family members weren't able to say goodbye. We will miss him and cherish all of our memories - him delivering mail for many years, him coaching womens softball at Gilead, his never ending "sweet tooth", devotions that lasted FOREVER when I spent the night, the night he told me his "life story" at a hockey game, his "selective hearing", and so much more...His memorial service was on Thursday the 24th at Solid Rock Church and was very touching. The Honor Guard was there for his service in the war and presented my grandmother with a flag. We sang some of his favorite hymns and Uncle Tim and Pastor Rick told of his life. Besides the fact that my mom wasn't able to be there, the service was a fitting tribute. I love you papaw, and I know that I will see you again one day in Heaven but until then know that I treasure the legacy you left behind.