Paw Paw…You Are So Loved!

So sad to say goodbye to such a special man in my life!  My Paw Paw passed away in his sleep last night.  While we are all so sad and will miss him so much, we know where he today and how happy he must be to be reunited with Grammy and seeing Jesus face to face, after so many years of faithful ministry.

I am so thankful that my boys were able to know him and spend time with him.  He was an amazing grandfather and an incredible great grandfather!  Always making each one of  us feel so special.

I will never forget his love for his family and always wanting to make every birthday, anniversary, Christmas and any other occasion special.  He would always have the most thoughtful gifts that will provide all of us with memories for years to come (and a few laughs). 

I remember the birthday phone calls every year from him and Grammy as they sang Happy Birthday at the top of their lungs.  (and then proceeded to fight with each other over who needed to get off the second line)

I vividly remember being a little girl when he took me to get ice cream, I dropped my cone and he went back and got me another one…then I proceeded to drop my cone 3 more times and he went back each time to get me another one…never once getting frustrated or angry. 

I also remember being a little girl when Paw Paw was the pastor of a church in West Virginia.  He had the best Bible School each summer, doing almost all the work by himself.  He would personally drive a school bus all around town to pick up all the children who could not get there.  I remember sitting with him in the front of the bus and being so proud that he was “My Paw Paw”

Most importantly, I will always remember the spiritual leader and example he was to his ENTIRE FAMILY and all those around him.  Faithfully serving and trusting in the Lord up until his final days!  What an amazing man, and I am so proud to be able to call him my Paw Paw!