Friday, September 04, 2009

Days of lazy blogging... Or non-existent blogging. And I return with a heavy heart.

Thoughts of him are almost constant. Who is this man, one that I love? Why do so many hold him dear? Why must he go so soon? And who will fill his shoes? He is faithful. He is God-fearing. He is young, but also old. Who will tickle me with their beard? Upon who's knee shall I climb onto, when I get that hankering to draw? Who will always welcome me with a kiss and a hug like he does? Where can I go where I will be so welcome and never be turned away? No one will be able to do those things, quite like this man. He is tall. He is scrawny. He is strong. He is wise. Who will play his banjo for me? And sing to me about fox's, Jesus, Jesse Taylor and trains? Who else could be so excited to hear of my gardening adventures and be so willing to share his own? Who will be my Grandpa, when he is gone? I dread the day when I will have to say good-bye, though it be only temporarily. I know Jesus will welcome him home with open arms and we will be reunited one day. But in the meantime, I will soak up all I can of this man. We may not have many days together, but I will enjoy every minute I can. I will listen with open ears as he recites scripture and to the stories he tells. I will cherish this time. There will be time for tears later. I am grateful that God has given us this opportunity to say good-bye, rather than abruptly taking him from us. I am so grateful. Thank you dear Lord.

4 comments:

Rachel said...

This was sweet, and of coarse made me cry....again. I will forever cherish the many wonderful memories he gave me....horsey back rides to bed, him cleaning us up before getting tucked into our sleeping bags when camping, lots of songs and nursery rhyme reading at night before bed...while we were sitting next to him on the couch tucked under his loving arm, lots of prayers and encouragement, quoting of scripture....the memories go on and on, and I will be forever grateful to the Lord for giving me to him. I fear our time here will now be short, but look forward to the day when we will be together in Heaven.

clw said...

Beautiful, soulful post! May God's grace excel in your heart and in your life as He walks beside you through this valley.
Mrs. Whitford

Sherri said...

sigh... so i guess the news isn't so good. i am praying for your whole family at this time. i pray too that you will enjoy all the time you have with him.

Martha said...

Thank you, Bethany, for your sweet memories. Saying goodbye to our Grandpa's is never easy, especially when they are as special as yours.