Followers

Monday 8 April 2013

This made helped make me into who I am today

I have written very openly on my blog about my Grandpa, who passed away in December at the age of 97. We were very close. For the last ten years, I have known that he could die at any time. Nevertheless, his death hit me very hard.

My first miniature project was a gift for his 97th birthday. He loved it, and I was so pleased that I was able to give him a gift that brought him pleasure in his last months of life. Several of my blog followers have commented that I write well. I come by that gift honestly. My Grandpa was an Irishman. A wonderful story teller and writer. My father inherited this gift. Tonight my Dad forwarded me the obituary he wrote for my Grandpa. It's well written. I am glad that my Dad emphasized the lovely qualities of my Grandpa.

What I remember most is how much he loved his family and that he wasn't afraid to show it. He was also very generous with us. He took pride in his work, and was a skilled carpenter. Surely this are good genes to inherit for a future miniturist.

I would like to share the obituary with my blogging friends. I know that some of you have recently lost loved ones or are experiencing different sorts of griefs in your own lives. It gets easier. We don't want to forget the ones we lose, but peace comes with the passing of time. I don't think that death has the power to ultimately separate us from those with whom we are tied to with strong bonds of love and memory. I'm going to insert the newspaper article as a picture, I think that will work just fine.

Left click on the article and select open link in a new window, then click on the zoom icon to read

13 comments:

  1. Hello from Spain: beautiful tribute to your wonderful grandfather. You know that he will always be in our memories. He was happy with your creations. Keep in touch

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Yes, he was very happy with what I made for him. That helped give me some peace when he died.
      Hugs,
      Ruth

      Delete
  2. It is so obvious that you have had a fantastic grandfather. I also had a wonderful grandmother and grandfather that I lost for many many years ago. But I think, still on them, with warmth and happy thoughts. It helps to put words on paper.
    Hugs
    Wyrna
    further

    ReplyDelete
  3. Its a wonderful write up honey, you grandpop was quite a adventurer. It must have been wonderful to have him in your life, and now in your memories.

    Hugs*

    ReplyDelete
  4. that was a wonderful obituary I felt like I actually knew who he was and what he did with his life. it was a very touching obit.

    thank you for sharing it


    Hugs
    Marisa

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Aww thanks Marissa, he was one of a kind and lived an amazing life. He has shaped who I am and I am proud to be his granddaughter. That's why I wanted to share it with everyone.

      Love Ruth

      Delete
  5. A wonderful tribute by your Dad. Your Grandfather had a great life! That is so awesome to read someone stayed active and looked for happiness till the end. How wonderful that he remarried too. I'm so glad he was part of your life. Lucky you. I have no doubt you keep his spirit alive everyday.
    hugs♥,
    Caroline

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Yeah, I feel very lucky to have had him in my life.
      Hugs,
      Ruth

      Delete
  6. Hi Ruth! I just finished reading the words of your dad about your grandpa Stan and I now can see why you would miss him so much! What a fascinating man he must have been and how marvelous that he devoted his life to learning and sharing what he learned so generously with others. What a testament to his life and his work that you and your dad have honored him so and that he died 'wise and full of years', just like the patriarchs of the old testament. Like you, I also believe that the power of love over- rules the power of death and that a reunion with LOVE awaits us on the other side of this life.

    elizabeth

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thanks for saying such kind things, Elizabeth, they really touch my heart. I know my Grandpa will always be a part of me and that I was lucky to have had him be such a big part of my life for so long. He was very loving, and knew how to show that love in practical ways.

      Delete
  7. What a wonderful life story. How lucky you are to have known such a loving grandfather. I'm sure you must miss him. Thank you for sharing.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thanks Julie :)
      I do feel incredibly lucky that he was such a loving presence in my life.
      XX
      Ruth

      Delete

I love hearing your feedback. Thanks for leaving a comment!

Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...