The question that has been on my mind all of the time lately is, how can life go on? How does life go on from losing somebody as great as Sweet William? Within the last couple of days I have learned that life unfortunately does go on, but that doesn't mean that we have to forget our Sweet William. I am always going to remember my grandpa's perfect smile and that twinkle that he always had in his eyes. You could tell what type of mood he was in just by looking at him. His deep voice and laugh. The wrinkles on his face from way too many years of sun and no sunscreen. His dirty old wranglers and button up shirts. His goofy personality and even his not so goofy personality that I am sure most of you know what I am talking about. :) But most of all....we are going to remember him.
All through my grandpa's battle with ALS, he never once complained. He had every right in the world to be angry and have a poor me attitude, but instead he faced the disease head on and I heard him once say to my aunt Erin, "I can either be mad about it, or I can look forward to Heaven." That was just the type of man he was. He's the strongest man I know.
I'd like to share a verse with all of you that is one of my grandpa's favorites. It's from Deuteronomy 31:6 "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you."
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