Bowl of Berries

Yesterday morning my Grandpa James died.  It was one of the hardest phone calls ever received because not only was I shocked to have lost my Grandpa but to also hear the absolute sadness in my Dad’s voice.  He died holding my Grandma’s hand, which just made me breakdown more as it showed their true undying love for each other.

This is the first Grandparent I have lost so the emotions are so raw and unbearable.   I feel so blessed to have had him in my life so long!  I think in the craziness of making travel plans and preparing to take off from work and board the dogs it hasn’t sunk in but then something small will bring on a flood of emotions.

Grandpa James was truly awesome, he was such a gentle giant and such a great listener.  I would call and my Grandma and I would yak away and he would get on the other phone and just listen to us talk, telling me “Love You!” at the end…you know getting in his two cents.  He also had awesome stories, he had such a sharp memory, I am still amazed he remembered all of those years!  I can barely remember what I ate for lunch yesterday.

I will miss Grandpa but I know he is no longer in pain and that is comforting.  He led a fulfilled life and that is inspiring, it is a reminder to never take anything for granted and to live life to the fullest with no regrets!

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