My amazing Grandpa Max passed away on Friday. He has suffered with Alzheimer's for the past two years and had a stroke on the Wed. before he died. We were all able to be with him before he passed and say our good byes. I don't think you are ever quite ready to let someone you love so much and who has always been there go. But he is in a better place and is happy and whole again. It was such a spiritual experience for me to be there when he was passing. It made me reflect on life and what it is really all about, and that is FAMILY. Life passes us by so quickly and I want to make the very best of it. My mom and her siblings told of what a great Dad he was and all the fun memories they have with him. I want my kids to have wonderful memories that they can hold on to.
I have so many wonderful memories with my Grandparents and I am so grateful that we have always been close. It has been amazing to see my Grandma, my mom, my aunt and my uncle all take care of him for the past couple of years. It is because of my sweet Grandma he has been able to stay in is home and pass there as well. What a great example of patience and enduring love she is to me. My Grandpa adored her and I know he is so grateful for all she did for him the last years of his life.
We had such a wonderful last Christmas with him. Me, Jon and the boys went to see them on Christmas day. We all stayed in our Pj's and hung out. It was so special to spend that time with him. He was so alive at our family Christmas party this year. He loves to dance so we turned on the music and he danced one last dance with each of his grand daughters. What wonderful memories we have that we will cherish for the rest of our lives.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
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I had no idea you had a grandpa named Max. We have so much in common! Grandpa Maxes are the best, aren't they?
It sounds like he lived a great life.
Thanks Ike. Yes they are the best!
My prayers and thoughts are with your family, it took me back a little when I saw this post(I could barely read through my tears) because last year on Valentines Day my sweet gma died and I have really been missing her she was the last grandparent I had left and we were very close. Just last night my mom gave me a written copy of her funeral, I had the honor of speaking and while it was a very emotional and hard thing to do it was also one of the most special things Ive ever done. To get to stand up in front of all these people that loved her so much and just remember the wonderful lessons and memories of her. What an amazing gift they leave us when they live such amazing lives. I felt the same way you did thinking about how our children and grandchildren would remember me and what would I want them to remember.It does make you realize very quickly what REALLY is important. Anyway sorry for the long post.Your grandpa was lucky to have such a neat grandaughter as well. Love, Cristy
He seems like such an amazing man! I am sorry for your loss. It is so hard, but it sounds like it was a special experience, and it brings the family even closer together. Love you!!
love you sis... it was such a nice service. he is so loved and missed.
Kim, I'm very sorry to hear about the passing of your Grandfather. My Grandpa also had Alzheimer's before he passed away. I hope you guys are doing alright through this tough time. We'll be praying for your family.
Kim, what a nice tribute to your grandma and grandpa. The funeral turned out really nice and we're so glad we were able to be there. I'm sure glad that you come from such a close family! And I love how you make such great memories for your own family! You're a great Mom and Jon, you're a great Dad!
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