Well, we have been blessed in a round about way to be able to gather with both sides of our families within a month of each other, due to Kyle's grandpa's funeral, and my grandma's funeral. Ironic how things work out like that sometimes. Both of these people were spectacular human beings, and again, I just count myself fortunate to have called them grandparents.
My grandma, she was a lady. A lady of poise and class and love. I can't remember a time when my grandma wasn't serving me while in her home. Even when I attended college in her town, I would come over to her house to use her kitchen and somehow it always turned into grandma making me food, instead of the other way around. She was beautiful, inside and out. She loved God. She loved her kids, her grand kids. She supported her husband and was happy to be in his shadow. I love her so much, and I am grateful...no, indebted to her for all she taught me.
Kyle's grandpa, I obviously didn't know as well, but the past 8 years of marriage to Kyle has given me some insight as to the giant of a man he was. He was dedicated, to his family, to his God, to his country. He gave his all to whatever task was placed in his way. Relationships were important to him. Showing love to family was important to him. He could have been a very well to do man, but instead of retiring with a fortune, he shared his money with family and allowed us to have many family gatherings and trips all on his dime. He was a gentleman, and always concerned about you. I'm proud to have known him for a short while.
So, these to heroes in our family's lives passed away within a month of each other. It was sad, yet due to the gospel of Jesus Christ, and because of Him, we know death is not the end. We are happy to know we can be with them again. What a joyous time to be with family! To remember what life is truly about and to bring everything back to "home."
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