Monday, October 4, 2010

Goodbye Pawpaw, see you soon...

My wonderful, sweet, hilarious, loving Pawpaw passed away during the night. 

He was able to spend some really special time with Nana during his stay at the hospital, and was able to gather his kids yesterday for some final time with them.  I'm so thankful for that.

I'm also SO thankful that he didn't have to suffer through a long, slow fight and that he finally felt some peace.

Pawpaw- I love you so very much!!  I had visions last night of you floating off to heaven with an angel on each arm...and you had a huge smile on your face!  I hope that's exactly how it went down :)  I will miss so many things about you.  I'll miss your big loud deep laugh that scared Avery.  I'll miss talking sports with you on the phone after pretty much every Texans/UT football game.  I'll miss seeing you melt whenever you see my babygirls.  I'll miss hugging you and I'll miss your cheek kisses.  I'll miss the way you exclaimed "Roxanne!" whenever I called.  I'll miss you telling me what stellar athletes my brothers are.  I'll miss seeing you and Nana together.  I'll miss seeing you sitting in your "chair"...

Thank You, God, for my awesome Pawpaw.  Thank You for the incredible family that he raised, that I am blessed to be a part of.  He was a good man.  You are a good God!  Please let him watch golf and football in heaven for eternity. 

6 comments:

Ashley said...

I'm so sorry to hear about your granddad. :( Sounds like he was very loved & a wonderful man. What a blessing to know you will see him again!

Jason and Lindsey said...

What precious words you shared about your Pawpaw. I was blessed by reading them and am sure others have been as well! I love that you had such a neat relationship with him. One of the incredible gifts from above. I miss you and want to meet Cameron and see Avery again!

Gina said...

Love you, Roxanne!! Praying for you.

Kelsey @ Seattle Smith's said...

I'm so sorry sweet girl, praying for peace!!!

Tbaby said...

such great memories of your pawpaw to carry in your heart...such a blessing:):) love you!

Patricia Boettcher said...

You are blessed you have all those memories with him. God is with you right by your side through this healing time. God is good and will take great care if him!