Here's to You, Grampa...

My Dear Grandpa George passed away this morning after a long battle with cancer. Those of us who are blessed to have known him will miss him dearly.

One of my fondest memories growing up was going over to Grandpa George and Grandma Patsy's house after Kindergarten. Every once in awhile, the daycare I was attending would serve something "nasty", like tomato soup. On those horrific days I would call Grandpa and Grandma and ask them if they would come and pick me up. Always a wonderful break in my day, they would pick me up (certainly out of their way) from daycare and take me to their home of love. By the time I got there, I was quite hungry. Heck! I hadn't eaten the daycare snack. So Grandma would graciously make me a snack. Unfortunately, most of the time it was spinach - the other "nasty food". Yet, it never stopped me from calling on Tomato Soup Day.

Ya know, the phone call I made to them really had nothing to do with the snack. It had everything to do with the love that radiated from Grandma and Grandpa - I'd take them over sugary treats any day.




These photos were taken just a few weeks ago. Grandpa George always loved babies and you can just see the glow on his face after spending some time with our son. Another reminder of how important it is to capture these memories on camera.

Love you, Grandpa George. I can almost see you smiling down with Jesus by your side. We'll see you again someday...