Grandpa

Yesterday we made a trip up to visit Jonah's family. We had heard his Grandpa wasn't doing well, and after debating about making the trip next weekend, we decided to go this weekend and stay for the day. Due to his age (90), Jonah's Grandpa has had many times where his health has gone downhill, but he's always recovered. This time he had fallen into a deep sleep, and they were saying he probably wouldn't wake up. On our drive down there, we talked about how we hoped he would pull out of it, half way thinking he would given his history. We would love for our son to meet his great Grandpa.
We arrived there in the late afternoon and it was a big group of us that gathered at his Grandparents house, all family, including a new girlfriend of Jonah's younger brother. After several hours, we decided to run out for some food at a nearby restaurant- to pick it up and bring it back. It took a long time to nail down everyones order, and a few of us were going to go pick it up. Right when we were stepping into the van to leave, we were called back to the house- Grandpa wasn't doing well.
It was within moments that he passed away. And we were all there.
Grandpa lived at home with his wife right until his last day. She took care of him with so much love and attention, it was wonderful he never had to be admitted to a nursing home. It was a peaceful way to meet Jesus, passing in his sleep like he did.
With sadness we say goodbye to a wonderful loving man, full of spunk, and now we face the emptiness that his life leaves behind. It's always sad to say goodbye, but yet joyful to know he is in heaven with Jesus now. Please pray for the family as they are all close, and it's never easy to go through the grieving process.
We will miss you Grandpa Great! But we are also jealous of your life now- rejoicing with Jesus!!