On Thursday August 15, my Papa passed away. He had been sick for a year and he is finally at peace. We flew to Louisiana on Saturday for the services. My Mimi seems relieved, but sad. We all stayed strong until the funeral service on Sunday afternoon. Papa was never one to tell you that he loved you and compliments were not given out. His friend gave the eulogy that Papa wrote himself. Papa was able to finally say those things that he couldn't say in life. He told us that he loved us and that he was proud of us. He even said that he was blessed to be a Great Grandfather to Jacob and Brady and that he loved to watch them. We all cried when we heard his words.
Later that evening with family and friends at the house, it started to rain. Jacob and Brady splashed in the puddles and ran through the rain. They laughed and made mud pies on the driveway. All I could think about is how much Papa would have loved to watch these boys play in the rain. Maybe he was watching. I hope it made him smile. I'll miss you, Papa.
8 comments:
So sorry to hear about your Papa. sweet post, we are thinking of you all.
We've been thinking about you guys Kat. We're glad you got to be there and spend time with your family. I'm sure the boys helped cheer people up.
Very sorry to hear about your Papa, Kathryn.
(((Kat))) I still remember watching Papa hold newborn Jacob on his lap. He was proud. You could see it.
Love to all of you.
Im so sorry to hear about your papa. Im sure he was watching the boys playing in the rain, and smiling down on them.
ahhh... more tears!
kathryn, he was there watching. and smiling. how could he not be?
so sorry for your loss...
I'm so sorry to hear about your Papa. I'm glad that he has found peace.
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