Luci's Grandpa Benny the Great (my mom's dad) passed away this morning. Grandpa has been sick for as long as I can remember but he fought hard, until this morning. He passed peacefully and for that I am grateful. Luci saw him last at Christmas but we didn't get any photos during that visit..although I do remember that I was surprised how she climbed right up in his lap to give him a hug. Clay & I saw him last in late January, right after we lost the twins. What I'll remember most about that visit was that he was the family member who was most open about our loss, telling us how sorry he was, asking us questions about how we were doing, and telling me how I would have made a good mama to twins (he & my grandma had twins, so he'd know ;) It was a conversation that touched my heart in a way I'm sure most people could never appreciate and I'll carry that memory with me forever.
While I'm sad, the tears fall most freely when I think of him being reunited with my grandma after 8 or so years...I'm so glad they are finally together.
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I'm so sorry to hear about your Grandpa Britt, Luci's Great-Grandpa. Your family is in my prayers every night and I'll add a special prayer for your Grandpa. Rejoicing in heaven with your Grandma is such a wonderful thought.
My parents called to tell me as well. He will very much be missed by my parents and family. They go back further together than we do! Lots of love to you always but especially now. I love that sometimes grandparents just get it and know just how to make us see a little clearer. What a gift you have with this memory. I'll call you soon.
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