Papaw

At 7:35 PM on Saturday night, February 7, 2004, the world lost one of its heroes; I lost my hero.  My grandfather passed away peacefully in his sleep in his home with his family by his side.  I had the blessing of being there with him when he went home to be with his Savior. 

“Papaw” truly was my hero since I was a kid.  No other man I knew showed more love to his family and friends than he did during his lifetime.  From the times when I got to dance on top of his feet with him, to the many games of checkers, Old Maid, and Jenga we played, to the countless stories of his life that he would share with us all, all the way up to the last time I hugged his neck and kissed his cheek, he loved me unconditionally.  I will always have so many lasting memories of times with Papaw that I was blessed with. 

Today, he is rejoicing in heaven with Jesus and having an incredible reunion with so many of his dear friends and family who adored him.  Papaw no longer has to worry, no longer has to battle his headaches, no longer has to use a walker.  He is a new creature now and he will live in eternity with the Lord.  That is the great hope that we have because of the life of Jesus. 

One day, we will all be able to see him again and dance with him and hold his big hands once more.  Until that day, we will continue on with the legacy that he leaves behind and continue living on the foundation that he laid out for all of us.  Papaw was our cornerstone, but he can be at peace knowing that we will always carry a big piece of his life with us throughout each day.

     Until that day, Papaw…thank you and we love you…

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