...now that our precious Poppa is there.
My dear father-n-law passed away yesterday. He was at home surrounded by all of us that loved him. We've been looking through many pictures today - all of them holding special memories - but none more special than the one above. My son accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior on December 21, 2009 and my father-n-law, who was a Deacon, asked if he could baptize Casen. Of course, we wanted him too. At that time, Glen said, "I have now seen both my children and all my grandchildren saved - if I left this world tomorrow - that would be o.k." How lil' did we know that just a few days after Casen's baptism, Glen would be diagnosed with cancer. He put up an incredible fight. God did not choose to heal him on earth - but He sure has made him perfect in Heaven.
We will so miss you Poppa - thank you for the example you set and for the love you shared.
A wonderful moment in time of Casen with his grandfather. So sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for the loss to your family but clearly he was also a gift. He sounds like a fantastic man - how blessed you all are to have had his love and guidance! Wishing you peace, comfort and happy memories.
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Leslie
What a sweet post. I'm so sorry for your loss. To be baptized by ones grandpa, what a precious gift.
ReplyDelete(((Cathy)))
So sorry for your loss. He sounds like he was a truly wonderful man. So neat that he baptized your son and you have a great picture of that special moment.
ReplyDeleteI am also so sorry to hear about your father-in-law. I lost my own dad last month and I miss him every day. With my deepest sympathy, Dawn
ReplyDeleteJust one more reason to go *home* someday Cathy, Shaun and Casen!
ReplyDeleteYou all are in my thoughts and prayers.
We are sorry for your loss but what sweet gain heaven has!
Love to all
I am sorry to hear about your father-in-law. May he rest in peace.
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Oh- It is so hard to have someone we love leave this Earth-even when we know that they are in a better place...we want them back. I am glad he is beyond pain and suffering and you know that he is now safe in God's arms! xo Diana
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss. Prayers and thoughts to you and your family. Hugs Pat H
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful memories you have. There is nothing sweeter than knowing you will see them again. What a great assurance. Remembering you in this time. Blessings, Debbie
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry you lost your FIL, but what a wonderful legacy he leaves!
ReplyDeleteMy dad baptized our oldest son also! It was precious!
Blessings,
Tammy
My heart and prayers are with you and your family. What an incredible blessing each of you experienced by having such a godly man in your lives. Sending you prayers, hugs and blessings.
ReplyDeleteAmy
My heart breaks for your loss Cathy. Yet I can see that your father in law made an indelible mark on each of your lives that will last throughout eternity. Sending you prayers, hugs and blessings,
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Precious Memories...
ReplyDeleteGod's love to you all,
Kim in OK
He was such a wonderful person. We are thinking of you all.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear of your FIL's passing....it's bittersweet to say goodbye while holding all those precious memories in your heart.
ReplyDeleteBlessings to you and your family during this time of grieving and remembering such a wonderful man.
((hugs))
So sorry to hear about your father in law. Wonderful memory that he baptized your son.
ReplyDeleteI have chills as I read this....along with the song playing. So sorry for your loss...but grateful for the precious memories that you have to carry you thru!
ReplyDeleteMy heart goes out to you and you're family. It is so hard to lose those that we love. We miss them everyday, and long for another hug.
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing it will be to see them once more and give them that long awaited hug.
Sending you hugs (( ))
What a sweet photo to cherish forever! My heart goes out to you and your family. Will keep you all in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
ReplyDeleteMany blessings.
Sandy from Love ya to stitches.
So sorry for your loss, but it is God's gain and what a perfect ending to a good life here on earth. My husband was diagnosed with myeloma in January. There is no cure, just hope for remission. So far he is doing well and God is good to let him live a bit longer so we can love him even more. It is so hard to think of loss on down the line, but we only have the moment, nothing more except what God promises us in heaven. The older I get the more I think of heaven, maybe because life is just too short.
ReplyDeleteHi Cathy,
ReplyDeleteWhat a very special photo for Casen to have of him and his Poppa.
I am so sorry for your loss, I know you all must be so sad. Your memories are so special now and yours to keep in your hearts forever.
Really big hugs, Elizabeth
We lost my father-in -law, Alger, a couple weeks ago. Our great joy, however, was to hear that he accepted Christ a week before he passed!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful post....my thoughts are with your family.....I just lost a member of my family too.....what a gift your FIL was too all! Sandy
ReplyDeleteCathy,
ReplyDeleteI am sorry for the loss of your father in law. But I fully believe he watches you and knows the progress of the house and your lives. Smile, he is there with you.
in fond regard, Tilda