Friday, October 29, 2010

A Beautiful Goodbye

Last night I said goodbye to my grandpa for the last time.  He was laying tightly tucked in bed.  He could no longer talk but when I sat next to him his eyes shot open.  I held his hand & told all about Breena's birthday.  He looked so tired so I didn't stay long.  When it was time to go I gently kissed his forehead & his cheek.  I told him I loved him and to rest well tonight.  I couldn't even cry.  It was peaceful. It was serene. It was beautiful.

Just a couple of hours later he passed quietly in his sleep.  I was so privileged to get to spend a few of his final minutes by his bedside. 

Rest Well Grandpa.  We love you.

"For if we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. Therefore, whether we live or die, we are the Lord's." Romans 14:8

2 comments:

  1. Kim, it was so special to see you hold grandpa's hand and kiss him goodbye one last time. He loved you very much. Mom

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  2. Such a beautiful way to go. Brings tears to my eyes to read this again.

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