a lot is said about the phrase- "live like you're dying."
which its great.. but do we?
after my grandpa ross's passing my friend brynley said.. "your grandpa REALLY lived like he was dying.. every day his whole life"
so true. SO true. he did.. and that's another reason why he is such a great example.
i think of all he experienced in his short years and know that every day he lived to the fullest, with no regrets.
and how great of a life style that is to live.
after grandpa died.. we all were gathered in his hospital room by his bed. we waited and waited.. and after it happened i remember grandma julie was hugging one of her sons.. i believe jason.
i remember her saying, "he couldn't do it."
and jason (?) saying, "he couldn't hold on anymore mom he had to go." or something along those lines.
and grandma said, "no.. not ross, heavenly father."
i hope to never forget this.. because until that moment for hours i had thought my grandma had lost faith that heavenly father could help my grandpa rebound through this.. and i was almost mad at her because i just couldn't think of anything else that would keep my grandpa with us and all i had was my faith to trust in.. and in that moment i remembered how strong and faithful my grandma is and that even when she had her doubts.. she always had 100% faith we could see a miracle.
yesterday marked one month since grandpa's death.. how crazy it seems to know we've been without that great man for that long.
last night i enjoyed reading some of my grandpa's letters he had sent home while on his mission.. i was so glad i got to share some special moments with my grandma.
she's such a brilliantly beautiful and strong lady.
on a lighter note- tomorrow bryn and i will pick up my friends at the las vegas airport- and i couldn't be more excited.
stay beautiful, ashley ann.
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