My Granddaddy was a man who everyone loved and you really couldn't help but love him. He showed me what humility looked like and how to be gentle with other people. He had a lot of patience and love for everyone he knew. My Granddaddy was a great man. He loved the Lord, even though he rarely talked about it. He never complained about anything. If we burnt the bread for Sunday dinner, he would say that it was fine. He loved to be sarcastic with me, especially about my "many boyfriends." He always knew how to make me smile and laugh. He would pick me up from school in his "pimp" van, the one that looks like it could fall to pieces at any moment. The van that embarrassed my cousin because the door wouldn't shut. He always came over to our house at random times. He would be the one to deliver my birthday cake from my Grandma. He always talked about Carolina basketball. He always asked how everyone was doing. He would go to McDonald's every morning for coffee and sit and watch the traffic, but not see a single person drive by. He loved his family. He treated his friends like family. He always went out "visiting" his friends during the day to occupy his time. I knew that if he wasn't home, he would probably be over at my aunt and uncle's house or another friend's place on his list to visit. He would drive me to dance class and he even let me drive the van. Even when I ran it into the curb one time. He would take me to the pool during the summer. He would do anything for me. This is something that warms my heart.
My Granddaddy was a man of service. He served in the US Navy for four years and he served his neighbors and friends after that. I don't think my Granddaddy would ever tell anyone no. He was always the first to offer to take food to our elderly neighbor. He would do all of the single ladies' yard work for them. He loved being with people and serving them.
I would give anything to be half the person my Granddaddy was. Looking back on his involvement in my life, I wouldn't trade a thing. I can't wait to be reunited with him in Heaven again. It'll be a sweet reunion!
Granddaddy,
Thank you for being so loving. Thank you for loving the Lord through the good and bad times. Thank you for being yourself and enjoying everything the Lord provided for you. I hope you and Jesus are having fun in Heaven! I pray that you would watch over me and see the woman that I become. Watch me as I go through life without you, but I will always have you in my heart. I can't wait to tell my children and husband about you someday. You will be greatly missed, but don't worry, I'm going to rejoice in my many memories of you. I love you Granddaddy!
Your Shug :)
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