Laurie called us on our way back to Florida yesterday, and he had passed away around 1pm. Of course, me and all my hormones, I just fell out. Justin has been pretty quiet, but I expect him to break down soon. The funeral will be in Dallas on Thursday, and we won't be able to make it. :(
I am thankful that we did get to see him while we were in Houston. You could tell that he wasn't feeling well at all. Pneumonia had set in and he was having a hard time breathing. He just looked so fragile. Falyn was able to say hi to him and give him a kiss on his forehead. I am glad that she did. You could see he was happy to see her, but now I am having a hard time explaining to her why Peepaw has gone to Heaven, and the Dr's didn't make him better at the hospital. Anyone with any suggestions on how to help her understand...PLEASE let me know. She loves her Peepaw, and this has been hard for me to help her understand. This morning as we were waiting for her bus, I think something sort of sunk in, b/c she turned to me and said.."Mommy, Peepaw is an angel now!" Bless her heart. I told her, and he's watching over you and protecting you.
I feel bad for my girls...Falyn MAY remember him, but Faith never will other than what we tell her. That breaks my heart. I am also sad that he'll never see this baby, at least in person. Ok...I have to stop...any prayers for the family are appreciated.
It just doesn't seem real. I mean, we just saw him, and granted he wasn't doing that great but it just doesn't seem real.
xoxox
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I'm sorry Gina. I really wish I could help you explain it to Falyn. It is so hard to explain when they are young. We told my cousin who was 4 at the time that God had Ma's place ready and it was time for her to go to Him. I know she didn't really understand, but I think it helped her somewhat.
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
Oh Gina, My prayers for you and your family. This simply saddens me.
When Jimmy's papaw died in January we took the boys to the lake house with 30 or so multi colored balloons. We said a prayer and sent them to heaven. To this day the boys relate a balloon to Papaw Laney. Perhaps since you can't go to the funeral this may be something special you and your family can do. Our boys, we felt, shouldn't attend the funeral with us. However, afterwards we CELEBRATED his arrival into Heaven!
Balloons and all!
We went for Icecream after and talked about Papaw playing Baseball in heaven!
Prayers to you and yours...
Love,
Moriah
I'm so very sorry for the loss of Justing's Grandpa :( I know what you mean too about the kids not knowing them... My Dad died when Solana was only 2 1/2, she only knows him as "Grandpa Dan in Heaven" :( Please give my deepest sympathies to Justin. I'm so sorry I haven't checked the blog in awhile. Things have been a bit crazy around here with the holidays lately...
((((HUGS))))
Heidi
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