Beautiful Grandpa

My Pop was a wonderful man. It's so strange to think that we won't see him ever again on this earth. I'm thankful to have known him well past my teenage years. I thankful he met my fiance and that he was so excited about marrying us. Our family loved so many things about him.

• The way he was always optimistic and cheerful.
  
• How he never complained about his sufferings or his pain to us. He was always excited to see us.
• He was so much fun, silly and would crack some of the dumbest jokes. Small tears would form around his eyes and his face would scrunch up like it was hurting too much to laugh so hard.
  
• He could make anything beautiful. The Creator allowed him to be a creator. Wood, stain glass, painting, scrim shaw, etc. The man did everything crafty and succeed.
  
• Making up songs was a favorite past time. They usually didn't make a whole lot of sense, were usually about one of the grandchildren and made everyone laugh. Pop was also a wonderful singer.
• He loved to sing hymns and would get teary eyed as he sang the powerful lyrics.
  
• Pop reflected Christ well to us.
  
• He loved well and wasn't quick to judge but wanted to really get to know people.
  
• He was bold in his faith and purposeful with his spheres of influence.
• How he taught us patience in life just through his love for carving, which took much patience. He said that to see the external glory takes time.
  
• How he came to our ball games and was so excited to see us afterward to tell us well done.
  
• Racing down the hall way in his wheelchair in the hospital.
  
• Loving Nana, Mom, and Uncle Mark so sweetly and faithfully.
• His wisdom.

I am thankful that Jesus Christ is real. He does give eternal life through faith in Him by His grace. Faced with the sorrow of loosing someone dear, I am thankful that God is true to His Word. We really do get to go be with Him in paradise and see Him seated on the throne with angels and all the saints surrounding Him. Hallelujah to the Lord! even in the midst of suffering and pain. He is always worthy of praise!