Wednesday, June 11, 2008

In Memory of Grandaddy Great

Grandaddy -

When I look at the picture of the two of us together I see us... a special, a treasured relationship that few understood. One of teasing, sticking out our tongues at each other, one of laughter and love. However what I also see is your strong loving hands. Your hands have held many things...a shovel for digging a basement so you could hold grandma's hands, a military gun, your daughter's hands, your mechanic tools, your granddaughter's hands, a tractors wheel and all 7 of your "greats" grandkids hands. I felt so loved and safe in your hands.
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This picture was taken at Grandaddy Great's pool. It is also the last picture of have of him before he passed away.
The day was so hot, but he insisted that he go and watch his "greats" play in the pool. He was always like that...determined to be a part of our lives. He truly loved his grandkids and greats!
So today, Grandaddy know you are still in my heart, loved and missed dearly. **

1 comment:

Sheila Rumney said...

What a wonderful tribute to Granddaddy! He is surely missed by all!