On August 12,2008 a very kind and gentle man was taken from us too soon. Brandon's grandpa Weldon passed away yesterday and I am still trying to get my head around it. In June he was diagnosed with Esophogeal Cancer and has been battling through chemo and radiation. He was a very strong man, and it was very hard to watch what the disease was doing to him. Yesterday he lost his fight, I am so relieved that he is not in pain and that he is in Heaven, having his feast and feeling no pain. I am however a bit sad and feeling quite selfish in wishing he were still here with us. He was the only man that I have ever known as a Grandpa and he was the best, he loved his family and he absolutely adored his Great Grandchildren. It was pure joy to watch him interact in their lives. He had just celebrated his 75th birthday and his 55th wedding anniversary with Grandma. Tell your family how much you love them, and cherish every moment you have with them. We were all lucky enough to know that his time with us would be short and we had that time to share with him in these last few months. I know he is in a much better place and that he will take care of us from above. xoxo Grandpa
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nicely said, friend. I am very sorry for the loss of such a great family member. But your right, he is in such a better place enjoying a good meal. Im thinking about you guys. Love you!
I am sorry for your loss Lyns! He sounds like a great man. Chayse and I were going to make handprints for fim, and i feel horrible that i kept putting it off! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Brandon's family. Take care! xoxo
I'm thinking of you during this time.
"Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free; I'm following the path God laid for me. I took His hand when I heard him call; I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day, to laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way; I found that place at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss; Ah yes, these things, I too, will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow; I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life's been full, I savored much; good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief; don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me; God wanted me now, He set me free."
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