It's been a rough weekend these past couple of days. My husband lost his grandfather on Saturday night. He was just like Drew's dad here on Earth; in fact, he was his only true fatherly figure. It breaks my heart more and more to see him hurting. I know that he knows that his "PawPaw" is in a better place, able to fully get around. You see, Mr. John was a WWII veteran who was nearly killed in Italy as he took a gun blow through his back that came out his front shoulder. Then, he suffered a massive stroke several years later once home. His ability to walk was jeopardized, but it wasn't until he fell that he completely lost all control to be mobile. Drew told me that they bought him a golf cart to get around and even an electric wheelchair once it all got worse, but that's not the same as being able to walk or run around. You could tell that he wanted to just get up and go because he was a very outdoorsy type of person. I mean, he went almost 80 years fully mobile. Well, he was 87 when he passed away, but he is definitely not forgotten...his legacy lives on! We know that he is much happier in Heaven, but, this may sound selfish, we all want him back here.
If any of you have ever faced death right in the face by losing a loved one, please share how you coped, are coping, and the things that you do to keep going; I would love to pass it on to my dear husband.
Keep smiling - your clock only ticks for so long,
I'm so sorry for your loss. In moments, like this I always feel comforted knowing that we will be reunited in heaven someday. May God comfort you and your husband during this difficult time.
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