Normally, this blog--The Yellow Spectacles is about celebrating creativity and
showing readers what other creative entrepreneurs are pursuing. I like to think
that I use this blog as a creative outlet, but also as a learning tool for
others who have a creative streak, trade, or idea burning inside them. Its my
hope to not only inspire myself, but others through the subjects I interview
and feature.
Although, this blog is a
reflection of me in someway--it encompasses what I love--writing, creating, and
just being excited about life's little things However, I never share
personal agendas or thoughts on this site. It is important to note that this
post and only this post will stray from my typical writing course.
I'd like to dedicate the
month of May 2015 blog post to my grandpa.To be honest--I had a very different post planned for the
month of May. May is my birthday month--a month when spring at it's fullest. I
planned on featuring, The Confetti Bar, spotlighting
happiness, celebration, parties, and confetti.
Unfortunately, life took
a different turn as the last week of April my grandpa passed away. The day
before he passed, he and my grandma celebrated their 60th Wedding
Anniversary. He was 91. To say he lived a good, humble, and
modest life would be an understatement. To say, 'well, he was 91... it was his
time' would be hurtful.
The relationship that my
grandpa had with not only myself, his family, and his strong belief
in heaven is another understatement. I who graduated with a
Bachelor of Arts degree in English: Writing cannot put (nor
find) the right words to describe how much he has meant to me over the 24 years
of my life.
Now, I can only use my
lasting love and desire to say how great of a grandfather my
grandpa was. If nothing else is taken from my website take away a peace of mind
that kindness and seeking the good in others goes along
way--that is how my grandpa lived his life .
He will be everlastingly
loved for it.
A Prayer for Grandpa.
You were many things in your 91 years of life. You were a loving
dad, a devoted grandpa, and a compassionate husband.
Even
more so, you were a respectful neighbor, a good-natured man, and an honest
soul. You weren't fancy, but just right. Humble and kind. Simple and sweet.
That was you all the way through.
Thinking
the best in people was just as much your strength as it was a weakness—you were
brave more times than one and in many more ways that none.
Love
for your family and God is what you have left behind. We cherish all of your
little notes and our personal thoughts that we find.
You
are no longer confined to your home, your room, oxygen tubes, and pain. We hope
you’re swaying to your music, conversing with your mum, cooking chicken wings,
and enjoying whatever beverages your wish—we all know the kind with whip cream
was your favorite.
God
gave us the best gift of YOU being a part of our family/and lives. If it wasn’t
apparent or said when you were alive it is known now.
We
love you and miss you terribly. You are home and safe that is for sure.
Forever
and ever you’ll be a husband, a dad, and a grandpa.
When
we speak of you and remember you, let it bring out the best in ourselves
as your life represented what life was/is really about—faith,
family, and love—with a dash of hot sauce. (Wink. Wink.)
Rest
in peace, rest comfortable, and wait for us to come home.
Amen.
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Its said that April showers bring may flowers...Katelyn you are the prettiest of flowers!
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