Three years ago today was a big day. It was a day my life changed in a way I would never forget.
And today I'm remembering that day.
I know I could go without saying anything but that doesn't seem right. Because today my mind has been filled with him. And although it has been the craziest day...and still isn't over.... and I have 98 pages to read...and a paper to start writing....and am a little bit cramped for time, there is one thing I want you to know. I know it's a re-post....but I mean it now more than ever. It is this....
http://racheelday.blogspot.com/2009/01/tribute-will-you.html
Today, I believe I can honestly say I once again have a greater appreciation for family. Cousins. Grandparents. Sisters. Brothers. Parents. Because when you experience a loss like this one, it's impossible to do it alone. And luckily, I never had to. Today I feel united as we all remember the amazing man that is, and always will be, part of us. Not only by blood, but by example and love.
And to my incredible grandma, I want to say something else. You are strong. You are brave. You can, and are doing hard things. You are wise. You are beautiful. And today, I am thinking of you. Praying for your comfort. Sometimes it's okay to cry. Sometimes it's okay to not be okay. Because when you say goodbye to someone as incredible as my grandpa, and your eternal companion, it is hard. And it is sad. And it hurts. But I want you to know that today especially, we are here for you. We feel your pain. You are not alone. We've lost a father, a grandpa, a great grandpa....and so much more. We miss him too. Dearly. And I am confident he misses us too. Especially you. But I also know he is happy. He is pain-free, and he is doing what he has always done best. Serving.
He will be with you. He loves you. I love you. And I am so lucky to be able to call you my grandma.
So, thanks again grandpa. Thanks for being you. And thanks for making me, me.
You will never be forgotten. And from all the way down here to all the way up there, I want you to know that I am thinking of you today. That I love you. That I miss you. And that I will see you again.
God is with you, and will be with us all, till we meet again.
With all the love in my heart,
"Your Rachel."
5 comments:
i'm thinking about you!! love you lots and am so grateful & happy for our church-- so that we can all be together forever. keep strong love you!
Lovely. Thank you for writing my heart. Family forever, for always.
Such a cute post. I know exactly how you feel, my grandpa died 8 years ago last week and I was missing him too. Thanks for posting this, you are too perfect. LOVE YOU
Thanks for always writing how I feel.. . and I can't believe its been 3 years, sometimes it just seems like yesterday! I love you RAchie babe!
Ok Weeping....You really know how to say it Rach, Thanks for taking the words right out of my mouth and putting them down on paper in such a beautiful way. Love you so much. I will always remember how you were there with me and for me during all that hard time. You're the best!!!
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