Thursday, October 15, 2015

Sad Sad time for our family

It is a sad time. On Tuesday our 100 year old grandfather passed away. Here he is with my hubby and brother in law.



Some people may think "Wow, he lived a long life" or "It was his time" or any of the other thoughts that come when you hear someone of his age passes away. The problem with all of this is, other than an achy knee, he was healthy and his mind was perfectly intact. This was a complete shock to us when we got the news.

PawPaw was a very good man. Of course, he had his moments. We all do. But he lived a life that most only envy. He was friends with presidents, local politicians and more.

He had many jobs and never met a stranger. His personality was infectious.



PawPaw was my son's best friend. Nate even lived with him for a while during a summer internship.

He traveled the world and was a very influential man in the Washington DC communities. He will be missed by so many.

We bury him next week and it will be a sad day for all.

RIP PawPaw. You are with Nanny, Dad and your sisters now. Heaven is rejoicing with you.

I will see you again....in the blink of an eye.

3 comments:

  1. I'm so sorry, Monica. I never met him, but I know from the family he raised that he was a very good man.

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  2. I'm so sorry. I enjoy reading your writting of what a special man he was. What precious memories for Nate that he had the privilege of living with him. You are a blessed family to have such a precious person as your example - and he was blessed to have you in his family. That he was healthy and had his mind to the end of his days on earth is something we all dream of for ourselves and loved ones. I pray that God will comfort you now and in the days ahead. Blessing to you and your family.

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  3. Thank you Andrea and Karen.
    It's always hard when you lose someone.

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