The kids asked if I would let them post here about losing their Grandpa. His Funeral is today (Friday) at 2 pm. They have both asked to speak at the service as well. Hope is going to read Psalm 23. Ryan has written and will read, What I Regret. I am not promising a “No Tears” post.

Here is what I saw the night Mel past away, Followed by what she wrote.

When Craig told me that Mel was gone, I was holding it together fine. No tears, just worry. When I told Hope she had a meltdown. She started crying hysterically and then went running out of the house. We got her back in the house. A few minutes later I walked by Mel’s room. (He passed away in his bed, his dog sleeping next to him.) There was Hope. She was laying on the bed with her head on his stomache holding his hand, crying while reading P-salm (that is how she says it) 23. For me that was the most heartbreakingly beautiful sight I have ever seen. That is when my tears started to flow. She stayed with him until the Funeral Home came and got him.

The following is what she wanted me to post. (I changed or corrected nothing)

The thing i will miss the most about my grandpa is the memories that i got to share with him.
I remember back when i was a little kid when i was so excited to stay with my grandparents. As soon as i got to there house i would run towards my grandpa and jump on his lap and as i hugged and kissed him he would do something that would always make you laugh. Usually he would pull out his dentures and talk, it was so cool i thought… And we would laugh and thats what i will remember of him!!! The laughs and the good times not the hospital trips, the deadly car rides ,and the helplessness… The only thing i will choose to remember are all the good, fun memories, and none of the bad….
I will also remember that i loved my grandfather and he loved me and it is always gonna be that way weither he is here in the hospital or now in heaven thats just the way it is, and will be for an enternity……..