Saying Goodbye

Its been 9 years since the last time I said goodbye and that was to my grandfather. It never gets easier. It doesn't matter how much older or wiser you are the heart is still tender. On August 26th we said goodbye to my father in law. Though he was ill for awhile, the timing was unexpected yet serendipitous in a way. We had just come off of a beach week with Mr. B's family where a lot of quality time was spent with him. In a way it seems God knew his plan. To have everyone together. For him to meet his grandsons. To spend time with them. See their smiling faces and learn a little bit about them. It will be an amazing memory for years to come watching him with George, laughing and smiling ear to ear. I feel blessed to have even known him and to experience the outpouring of love and hear his stories from friends and family. He was a kind, loyal and hardworking man just like his son.

Every night since the funeral we make sure to say our prayers with George and thank our angels above who watch over us and who have left a lasting mark on our hearts. Even though George will never remember his Granddaddy, we will make sure his spirit continues to live on in our family forever.

Life's Afterglow

When I am gone, release me, let me go

I have so many things to see and do.

You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears,

Be thankful for our many beautiful years.

I gave to you my love. You can only guess

How much you gave to me in happiness.

I thank you for the love you each have shown,

But now it's time I traveled on alone.

So grieve a while for me, if grieve you must,

Then let your grief be comforted by trust,

It's only for a time that we must part

So bless the memories within your heart.

I won't be far away, for life goes on

So if you need me, call and I will come.

Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near

And if you listen with your heart, you'll hear

All my love around you soft and clear.

And, then when you must come this way alone,

I'll greet you with a smile and say "Welcome Home!"